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  • Senior Product Designer
    Senior Product Designer
    21 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary At Blank Street, we're building thoughtful, beautifully designed experiences, both in-store and digitally. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design team to help drive exciting initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the design of our consumer app and internal tools, combining user research, a strategic mindset, and design skills across both UX and Visual to deliver stellar customer experiences. You are not only a craft expert across UX and visual design, but also a strategic partner who helps shape what we build and why. You bring a strong point of view grounded in research and data, and you are comfortable navigating ambiguity to define product direction. You translate insights into actionable design strategies, aligning user needs with business goals. You advocate for the customer at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are intentional, scalable, and impactful. This role is fully in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. What You'll Own: App Experience Design • Lead the end-to-end design process for the consumer app, from discovery and research through concept development, design execution, and post-launch iteration, • Design holistic experiences --- systems, flows, and interfaces --- that are intuitive, elegant, and scalable, • Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively Internal Tools Design • Own the design of internal tools that support operations, store teams, and other internal users, • Ensure internal-facing products are intuitive and reduce friction in day-to-day workflows User Research \& Insights • Plan and conduct user research to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and inform product strategy, • Translate research findings into clear product opportunities, frameworks, and design directions, • Champion a user-centered and data-informed design culture, advocating for best practices across teams Collaboration \& Standards • Partner closely with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on user and business impact, • Serve as a steward of the team's design system, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across platforms while sharing ownership with the broader team, • Present and communicate complex ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels, • Explore and integrate AI-driven opportunities into the product experience where relevant Requirements: • 5-7 years of experience minimum in a product design, user experience, or equivalent role, with demonstrated leadership on complex digital products, • Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary background such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business, • Strong foundation in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), including user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and synthesis of insights into product direction, • Experienced, innovative and forward-thinking designer who can demonstrate leadership of medium-scale projects from concept to completion - research, approach, design strategy, systems, and implementation, • Experience contributing to and evolving design systems and tokens in partnership with engineers., • Experience working with generative AI, personalization systems, or recommendation engines, • Proven interpersonal skills, stakeholder relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment, • Strong storytelling with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Google Slides Benefits \& Perks: • $140,000 - $160,000 annual base salary, • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program -- yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Nutritionist
    Nutritionist
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Borough Park, Brooklyn

    Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nutritionist to join our health and wellness team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles through personalized nutritional guidance and education. As a Nutritionist, you will develop tailored nutrition plans, provide expert advice on dietary habits, and support clients in achieving their health goals. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ well-being while working in a dynamic, client-focused environment that values professionalism and continuous learning. Duties Assess clients’ nutritional needs through comprehensive evaluations and health histories. Design customized meal plans and nutritional strategies aligned with clients’ health objectives and lifestyle. Educate clients on proper nutrition, dietary choices, and healthy habits to foster long-term wellness. Monitor progress and adjust nutritional plans as needed to ensure optimal results. Collaborate with other health professionals to provide holistic care and support overall wellness initiatives. Maintain accurate records of client interactions, assessments, and progress reports using advanced salon or clinic management software such as Millennium or MINDBODY. Stay updated on current nutrition research, trends, and best practices to continually enhance service quality. Promote health awareness through social media management, product demos, and community outreach activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; certification from a recognized nutrition board is preferred. Proven experience working as a Nutritionist or in a similar health advisory role within a wellness or medical setting. Strong management skills to coordinate client schedules and oversee program implementation effectively. Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse clients and team members professionally. Familiarity with salon or spa management software such as Millennium or MINDBODY to streamline appointments and client records. Knowledge of social media management tools for promoting services and engaging with the community. Ability to educate clients on topics including body waxing, dermal fillers, dermabrasion, eyelash extensions, hair styling, nail care, and other esthetic treatments is advantageous but not mandatory. Join us in empowering individuals to achieve their optimal health through expert nutritional guidance combined with exceptional customer service!

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  • Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand
    Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand
    12 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan — Stanton Street area Pay: $25/hr Job Type: Part-time / 1099 contractor position Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours depending on weekly needs Typical Production Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, but days may shift depending on business needs About Us We are a growing beef jerky/kilishi business based in New York City. Our product is inspired by traditional Nigerian kilishi, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow both behind the scenes and in front of customers. This is not just a kitchen prep role. We are looking for someone who can help push the business forward — someone hardworking, creative, organized, positive, and goal-driven. Some days may be spent in the kitchen helping with production, while other days may involve content creation, social media planning, customer service, admin work, marketing ideas, or helping us improve how the business operates. The right person should be excited about growth, sales, branding, content, and building something from the ground up. Responsibilities Production Support When needed, you may assist with hands-on production work, including: Preparing and processing beef jerky/kilishi Assisting with kitchen prep and cleanup Standing for extended periods, usually 4–6+ hours Helping keep the production area organized and efficient Lifting 25–40 lbs when needed Admin & Customer Service You may also help with business operations, including: Responding to customer emails, DMs, and inquiries Helping with basic customer service communication Assisting with Shopify/e-commerce tasks Organizing orders, updates, and customer information Helping us stay on top of daily business tasks Supporting other flexible admin needs as they come up Social Media, Marketing & Growth A major part of this role is helping the business grow. This may include: Creating content ideas for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms Helping plan and organize a content calendar Shooting or assisting with simple content creation Editing short videos, photos, flyers, or promotional materials Helping create marketing campaigns, discounts, and promotions Bringing fresh ideas to increase sales and brand awareness Researching trends and suggesting ways to improve our online presence Being comfortable on camera is a plus, but not required Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Hardworking, reliable, and efficient Creative and idea-oriented Organized and detail-focused Positive, coachable, and goal-driven Comfortable with both hands-on work and computer/admin tasks A fast learner Tech-savvy and comfortable using online tools Interested in marketing, social media, branding, and business growth Able to communicate professionally with customers Comfortable working in a small-business environment where tasks can change from day to day Skills That Are a Plus Experience with Shopify or e-commerce Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar editing tools Social media content creation TikTok/Reels/short-form video editing Photography or video experience Customer service experience Food production or kitchen experience Access to a car is strongly preferred, but not required Schedule This is a part-time role with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Production days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays, but the schedule can shift depending on business needs. Additional weekday hours may be available. Some workdays will be in the kitchen. Other days may involve content creation, admin work, marketing planning, or off-site tasks. How to Apply Please submit your resume. A portfolio is required. This can include social media pages you have managed, content you created, Canva designs, videos, flyers, photography, website designs or any examples of creative/marketing work. After reviewing our business at KILISHI.US, please also include a short note answering: What are 2–3 ideas you would bring to help us grow the business, improve our content, or increase sales? Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to prepare a short 5–10 minute presentation about what they would bring to the business, what they would improve, and their ideas for helping us grow.

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  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    13 days ago
    $85000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

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  • Editor
    Editor
    20 days ago
    $70000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Based in Midtown New York City, Latin Times is seeking an Editor to manage our growing newsroom. Objectives • Establish a strategic content plan that aligns with print and social media., • Develop distinctive local content., • Increase readership and loyalty. Responsibilities 1. Contact and interview sources, conduct research, and write reports and articles in various formats., 2. Create and present coverage plans designed to increase readership among key audiences., 3. Monitor daily traffic and reader engagement metrics, coordinating with the social media team to implement improvement strategies as needed. The ideal candidate will provide a strategic content and coverage plan upon starting their tenure and will adjust this plan as the publication develops and reader feedback is received. Requirements Excellent reporting, interviewing, and research skills, with a track record of publishing high-quality content. Proven leadership and management skills, demonstrating resourcefulness, innovation, and a strong vision. A keen sense of news and the ability to bring compelling and important stories to light. Excellent writing, grammar, reading comprehension, and proofreading skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. Experience with SEO and keyword research is preferred. All content is primarily in Spanish; however, fluency in English is required. This is a full-time position. Latin Times is a growing organization, and we are looking for individuals willing to contribute ideas and effort as needed. We prefer someone who works well with others, is willing to work in a growing environment, and is prepared to grow with the team. Please send your resume, work samples, and a cover letter—detailing your qualifications and interests

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  • Mortgage Loan Originator *NEW BROOKLYN LOCATION*
    Mortgage Loan Originator *NEW BROOKLYN LOCATION*
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    MortgageDepot (NMLS #1133788) a multistate mortgage broker, is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our expanding team. MortgageDepot takes a strategic digital approach to the traditional mortgage industry, which has landed us in Inc’s 5,000 fastest growing companies. We are among the Top 22,000 sites visited daily in the US, and Top 115,500 worldwide according to Alexa Traffic Rank. We run a powerful lead generation platform and are seeking a talented and motivated individual to take advantage of this client sourcing opportunity as we expand our branch operations to other states. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator in our Queens location. The ideal candidate will have an active NMLS license and at least 1-2 years of experience as a mortgage loan officer or in a similar role. Job Description The primary role of the Mortgage Loan Originator is to leverage MortgageDepot’s offerings to attract customers, originate mortgages, manage loan pipeline, and network and build relationships with realtors, attorneys, financial professionals, past customers, and other nontraditional sources while providing excellent customer service. He or she will also be expected to supervise and provide guidance to less-experienced staff members. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leverage MortgageDepot digital platform and social media tools to engage with prospective leads. Build and maintain an active book of business through MortgageDepot provided leads as well as self-sourcing methods. Inform prospective and existing customers of the vast array of choices available through MortgageDepot lending partners, including all loan products and procedures, prevailing rates, policies, and underwriting requirements Gather and analyzing applicant’s financial data; including financial statements, tax returns and credit to determine feasibility of qualifying for a loan and match customers’ needs with an appropriate loan program. Compile loan disclosures and facilitate negotiations with borrowers to establish standards on items such as itemization of fees, loan repayment options and other credit terms. Interface between loan processors, underwriters, lenders and realtors on behalf of the applicant as needed to ensure a successful loan transaction. Remain up-to-date with changing rules, regulations and guidelines from FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA in addition to other investors and agencies. Supervise and provide guidance to Jr. Mortgage Loan Originators as they transition in to licensed MLOs. Research and stay up to date on market rates and trends to better consult clients. Attend in-person and / or virtual meetings with potential clients or real estate brokers. Qualifications / Requirements Active NMLS state license Minimum 1-2 years of previous experience as a mortgage loan officer or in a similar role High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree is desired Knowledge of guidelines for loan programs and various types of loans such as FHA, FHMLC, FNMA, VA and commercial loans, etc. Working knowledge of mortgage loan computer software (e.g. Calyx Point) Experience in self-sourcing and servicing business leads Excellent customer service, sales, and written and verbal communication skills Proficient Microsoft Office skills required Must be open to participate in Marketing initiatives and office meetings. Bilingual is a plus, but not mandatory Ability to multitask and prioritize projects with multiple deadlines Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Additionally, we offer Immediate compensation Accredited fast-track MLO training program Low competitive rates and fees to your clients Over 60 wholesale lenders to choose from A suite of commercial property lending programs Automated pricing engine 24 to 48-hour loan approvals Referral base prospecting assistance Strategic co-branding partnership with realtors Access to digital lead generation system Access to full-service, in-house marketing, events and social media team Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30,000.00 - $900,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: In person

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