Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand

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 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 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 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 online presence. Being comfortable on camera is a plus, but not required. Ideal Candidate 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. Experience & Compensation Experience: Required Languages: English – Advanced Employment: Part‑time Schedule: Monday‑Friday Salary: $25 hourly Starting time: Immediate start! #J-18808-Ljbffr Kilishi.us