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We're Hiring! 

Personal Assistant - Boutique Artist Salon & Rental Space

Location: In-person, Orchard Street, Lower East Side, NYC 10002

Schedule: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (ideally Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri - 5-hour shifts; with flexibility)

Compensation: Starting at NYC minimum wage $16.50, with room to increase based on performance. Monthly complimentary hair color & cut services.

About Us

We’re a boutique artist salon and rental space on the Lower East Side. Small team,high standards, creative energy. You’ll work directly with the owner and see the real,behind-the-scenes of running an NYC business-from client relations to brand strategyand space-rental marketing. It’s a great entry point into the beauty & fashion world, with hands-on mentorship and exposure to content, events, and partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Admin & Organization:

  • Clean up and structure multiple Gmail accounts (labels/filters, archives, canned replies).

  • Maintain organized Google Drive folders: account info, vendors, logins, SOPs.

  • Track light inventory/receipts and keep simple spreadsheets up to date.

Client Comms & Scheduling:

  • Respond to client texts/DMs warmly and professionally.

  • Book and reschedule appointments; send reminders and follow-ups as needed

  • Keep the owner’s calendar accurate, and reviewed weekly.

  • Maintain tidy client notes (preferences, services, formulas).

Social Media (Weekly Rhythm):

  • Draft/schedule IG + TikTok posts/reels/stories using provided content.

  • This is not a social media position, rather recalling/categorizing content & drafting posts

  • Maintain a simple content calendar and share a short weekly metrics recap.

Space-Rental Marketing (Proactive Outreach):

  • List/optimize our space on sites like Peerspace/Splacer/Giggster; sync calendars.

  • Research and cold call/email venue scouts, planners, production coordinators, and local groups.

  • Keep a leads sheet current; send tailored pitches; track responses and conversions.

  • Schedule walkthroughs, holds, bookings, and post-event follow-ups.

On-Site Support:

  • Light tidying/reset between clients; restock refreshments/supplies.

  • Prep the space for shoots, events, and rental viewings.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

  •  Love organization (Inbox Zero energy, neat files, clean naming).

  • Communicate with warmth and clarity over text/DM and in person.

  • Are proactive- you notice what needs doing and do it.

  • Are curious about the business side of beauty & fashion and want mentorship.

Tools you know (or can learn fast): 

Mac, Gmail/Google Workspace, Sheets/Numbers basic formulas), Instagram, TikTok, Canva; basic booking/calendar tools.

Growth & Mentorship

  • Direct mentorship on client relations, ops, and rental strategy.

  • BTS exposure to brand partnerships, pricing, booking funnels, and social content.

  • Clear path to increased pay/hours as you create measurable impact.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

  • Inbox & Drive: Filters/labels working; <10 untriaged emails daily; shared folders orderly.

  • Scheduling: Up-to-date communications

  • Social: Content clearly labeled and organized, some drafts

  • Rentals: 3-5 qualified inquiries/week from listings + outreach; lead tracker maintained; first bookings landed.

30/60/90 Plan

0-30 days: Audit/organize Gmail & Drive; refresh listings; build initial lead list; set

content calendar.


31-60 days: Fully own client comms/scheduling; run weekly social/report;

maintain outreach cadence; book 1-2 rentals.


61-90 days: Improve SOPs; expand planner/producer network; optimize listing

media/SEO; target 2-4 rentals per month.

Schedule & Location

On-site, ~20 hours/week; ideally Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri (5 hours/day). Occasional flexibility for events.

How to Apply

Email a brief note + resume to studio@bubunyc.com

Subject: “Personal Assistant”

Please include: your weekly availability (with times) and earliest start date, and any

other expectations or questions you may have.

text: 646-785-9903

email:  studio@bubunyc.com

155 orchard street

new york, ny 10002

between rivington & stanton sts.

by appointment only

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