EMPLOYMENT
With a 30-year record of launching business start-ups and fulfilling business dreams, our economic development, nonprofit organization is a $4MM three-state agency with a strong culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, integrity, and accountability. Our team consists of talented, dedicated people who share our mission for strengthening the economy through quality business development and training to Hispanic entrepreneurs.
If you’re committed, dependable, and want to join the leading Hispanic nonprofit economic development organization, we’d like to talk to you! Salaries are accompanied by a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances; paid holidays; PTO; and a retirement plan. At Prospera, equal talent will always get equal opportunity. Background checks and references are required.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT – South Florida (based in Doral)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time Business Development Consultant who will report to Prospera’s South Florida Vice President. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Provide one-on-one consulting to Hispanic entrepreneurs, offering a wide range of assistance that includes, but is not limited to:
- Perform initial analysis of new or existing business venture
- Conduct needs assessment to determine business strengths and weaknesses
- Analyze client’s business needs and formulate solutions
- Assist with client’s development and their relations with contracted professional providers
- Evaluate clients and determine which community resource might further assist them with their business
- Attend community and networking events on behalf of the organization
- Accurately enter required client information into database
Organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year:
- Conduct weekly orientations in Spanish on how to launch a new business
- Secure speakers and venue
- Set up training rooms with materials and speaker tools
- Evaluate speakers at end of each seminar
Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Regional Vice President.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, marketing or related field required
- Minimum of two years of prior work experience required, preferably in a small business environment
- Ability to present to small and large audiences and to a variety of target audiences required
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus)
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of different industries and how they work
- Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships
- Experience working in small groups and/or facilitating teamwork
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional appearance and demeanor required
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required
- Must have satisfactory results from background checks
For consideration, please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@prosperausa.org, indicating the position in which you are interested. No phone calls, please.
RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – West Coast of Florida (based in Tampa)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time, hourly, non-exempt Receptionist/Customer Service Representative who will report to Prospera’s West Coast of Florida Vice President. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
The primary responsibilities of the position include:
- Promptly and courteously answering a multi-line telephone system and directing all incoming calls to the proper person or department in a timely and professional manner;
- Receive our clients and visitors, and professionally explain our service offerings, if needed
- Meeting and greeting visitors, providing general information and assistance;
- Maintaining a neat and clean office environment, including the lobby and break room areas, and ensuring conference rooms are ready for meetings;
- Arrange catering for Prospera meetings and events;
- Distributing mail and all communication daily, monitoring deliveries, and using express parcel shipping companies for expedited shipping.
- Monitoring kitchen and office supplies, placing orders when necessary;
- Typing memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents;
- Conducting reminder calls for upcoming committee meetings;
- Preparing and executing bulk mailings as needed; and
- Performing other administrative duties as requested by the Regional Vice President
Other responsibilities include:
- Assisting with daily activities such as meetings, copies and general office work;
- Assisting with web-based research;
- Assisting in the planning and execution of associate and customer-related functions & events;
- Ensuring printers, copiers, phones, and any other office equipment are in proper working order;
- Assisting with orientation set up and guidance to the conference room at the training rooms; and
- Miscellaneous tasks such as making coffee, emptying trash and generally helping to keep the office running smoothly.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of three years of business, government, or nonprofit sector administrative experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required. Direct access by phone required.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Credit check may also be required.
- Successful candidate must be fully bilingual and be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
- The individual must be highly organized, detail oriented and have excellent critical thinking skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
For consideration, please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@prosperausa.org, indicating the position in which you are interested. No phone calls, please.