Production assistant
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The production assistant (PA) is an entry-level job for a film or television production. The position may be based in an office or on the set.
The PA does just about anything and everything, from getting coffee to making script copies to shuttling crew or equipment around town as necessary.
How much a production assistant does depends on the budget of the production, as well as how much confidence their superiors have in their abilities.
Salary : $29.00 - $39.00 per hour
Responsibilities :
- Moving equipment up to 50 lbs
- Answering phones
- Handling paperwork related to production
- Operating common office equipment like copiers, scanners and fax machines
- Assisting the production team with lights, cameras and set up where needed
Requirements :
High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
Phone-related customer service a major plus
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel applications
Benefits :
Office receptionist
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A Receptionist, or Front Desk Receptionist, is responsible for performing clerical tasks within an office setting to support daily operations.
Their duties include answering and transferring phone calls to employees, sorting and delivering mail to employees and greeting patients when they arrive for meetings.
Duties and responsibilities
- Welcome guests and perform all check-in and check-out tasks.
- Answer a high volume of inbound phone calls, schedule appointments, and transfer calls to various departments.
- Provide happy customer service / front desk experience.
- Maintain conference room calendars and reviews daily to be aware of meetings and expected visitors.
- Draft, review, and proofread and / or edits office documents and various forms of correspondence.
Skills and qualifications
- Verbal and written communication skills to interact clearly with customers, vendors and other employees
- Organization skills to keep accurate records and find important information quickly
- Time management skills to prioritize and complete a side variety of tasks throughout the day
- Patience and listening skills to respond appropriate and interact positively with upset customers
Salary : $21.50 - $32.00 / hr
Benefits :
Office receptionist
A Receptionist, or Front Desk Receptionist, is responsible for performing clerical tasks within an office setting to support daily operations.
Their duties include answering and transferring phone calls to employees, sorting and delivering mail to employees and greeting patients when they arrive for meetings.
Duties and responsibilities
- Welcome guests and perform all check-in and check-out tasks.
- Provide quick, personalized, and efficient service to all guests from arrival till departure.
- Provide happy customer service / front desk experience.
- Maintain conference room calendars and reviews daily to be aware of meetings and expected visitors.
- Draft, review, and proofread and / or edits office documents and various forms of correspondence.
Skills and qualifications
- Verbal and written communication skills to interact clearly with customers, vendors and other employees
- Organization skills to keep accurate records and find important information quickly
- Time management skills to prioritize and complete a side variety of tasks throughout the day
- Patience and listening skills to respond appropriate and interact positively with upset customers
Salary : $21.50 - $32.00 / hr
Benefits :
Production Assistant
Dream -
The production assistant (PA) is an entry-level job for a film or television production. The position may be based in an office or on the set.
The PA does just about anything and everything, from getting coffee to making script copies to shuttling crew or equipment around town as necessary.
How much a production assistant does depends on the budget of the production, as well as how much confidence their superiors have in their abilities.
Responsibilities :
- Answering phones
- Handling paperwork related to production
- Operating common office equipment like copiers, scanners and fax machines
- Assisting the production team with lights, cameras and set up where needed
Requirements :
High School Diploma or GED required
Customer service experience a plus
Phone-related customer service a major plus
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel applications
Salary : $25.60 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits :
Dishwasher
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.
We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
To learn more, visit DREAM has partnered with to build our own in-house food service program, which will launch in Fall 2023 at our state-of-the-art school in the South Bronx and eventually expand to two additional DREAM locations in East Harlem and the Bronx.
At scale, this program will serve breakfast, lunch, and likely dinner to 1,300 students almost 365 days of the year, along with providing curated food programs for DREAM alumni, families, and community members.
The South Bronx campus will be the central hub for DREAM’s food and wellness programs as well as the main culinary event space for high-profile external events.
Reporting to the Director of Special Projects, the Dishwasher will work closely with the Brigaid Program Chef and DREAM kitchen team to execute DREAM’s vision of a best-in-class food and nutrition program.
This individual will be responsible for completing daily ware washing and cleaning tasks, ensuring that the kitchen and storage spaces maintain the highest level of organization, cleanliness, and safety.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone committed to supporting the community’s engagement with food to help execute a one of a kind food program in service of DREAM’s students and families.
Expected weekly hours will be 40-50 hours per week. Expected daily hours will be between 6AM - 8AM starting time and 2PM - 4PM ending time.
Daily hours are subject to change.
Responsibilities :
- Daily ware washing, using dish machines and 3 compartment sinks
- Daily cleaning of equipment, kitchen, and storage areas, including floors
- Monitoring kitchen garbage cans throughout the day and emptying them as necessary
- Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and organization standards are maintained to the highest level at all times
- Assisting with monthly physical inventory of food and supplies
- Maintaining required records, including those related to food production, purchasing, and inventory, as well as all HACCP documentation, including food safety and temperature logs
- Monitoring feedback and preferences from students and communicating feedback to the Lead Cook
- Assisting with special events, such as fundraisers and community meals
- Interfacing with DREAM students, employees, and leadership from a wide variety of backgrounds, establishing and maintaining relationships with families, students, and school staff and leaders
- Additional tasks as necessary, including food preparation and service, receiving and storing deliveries, cleaning, and organizing kitchen and storage areas
- Maintaining DREAM kitchen operating standards and protocols that promote the highest level of food quality, food safety and consistency and adhering to all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and regulations
Qualifications :
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in a professional kitchen setting
- Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate, or the ability to take the self-paced course and pass the exam prior to starting
- The ability to learn and adhere to USDA NSLP and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards and regulations
- Strong understanding of good food safety practices, including warewashing procedures for dish machines and 3 compartment sinks
- The ability to collaborate on setting and implementing a vision of excellence
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences, including colleagues, students and families
- Flexibility in accommodating emergencies or changes in schedule
- The desire and ability to receive and implement feedback
- A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of DREAM students, families, and the community
Physical Requirements :
- Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store / retrieve supplies.
Compensation :
DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase.
The incoming salary range for this position is $40,000-42,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity.
All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for medical plans and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse / domestic partner and children.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, referral bonuses, professional development, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a 403(b) plan with employer matching up to 4%.
Commitment :
Expected weekly hours will be 40-50 hours per week. Expected daily hours will be between 6AM - 8AM starting time and 2PM - 4PM ending time.
Daily hours are subject to change.
DREAM's VACCINATION POLICY DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.
DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.
We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us. DREAM MAXIMS All Kids Can. This Kid Can.DREAM is Family.Fun is a Serious Value.Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.DREAM Big.