EMPLOYMENT
With a 29-year record of launching business start-ups and fulfilling business dreams, our economic development, nonprofit organization is a $3MM multi-location 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 – CENTRAL FLORIDA (based in Orlando)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time Business Development Consultant in Central Florida who will report to the Regional 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 initial 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 venues
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, marketing or a 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 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.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST – WEST COAST OF FLORIDA (based in Tampa)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time, non-exempt Business Development Specialist in Tampa who will report to the Regional Vice President. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Support the Business Development Consultants, including but not limited to:
- Follow-up with clients and respond to their inquiries
- Analyze client’s business needs and formulate solutions
- Assist with client meetings
- Coordinate appointments and make arrangements for client and provider meetings
- Collaborate with marketing department on projects related to the region’s marketing and social media
- Attend community and networking events on behalf of the organization
- Provide support in preparing for committee meetings, documents, presentations, and event set-up
- Accurately enter required client information into database
In conjunction with the Business Development Consultants, organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year, including:
- Reserve venues
- Set up training rooms with materials and speaker tools
- Evaluate speakers at end of each seminar
Assist with Prospera’s internship program:
- Recruit interns by attending internship fairs and establishing partnerships with local colleges and student organizations
- Train interns
Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Regional Vice President.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing one in business or public administration, finance, marketing or a related field required
- Must be able to research, communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and and in writing, in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus)
- Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships
- 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.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – ADMIN OFFICES
Prospera is recruiting a full-time Executive Assistant for its administrative office in Central Florida, who will report to the President & CEO. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Supporting the Administrative Office, President/CEO and Board of Directors with various administrative duties, including but not limited to:
- Regular management of President’s daily schedule, files and contacts.
- Confirming President’s internal and external meetings, including speaking engagements.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings for Admin Executives.
- Working with HR to schedule annual performance reviews for leadership team members.
- Coordinating President’s travel arrangements and associated logistics.
- Coordinating and responding to President’s correspondence.
- Managing various aspects of Board Development, including preparing necessary paperwork for nomination of new member, scheduling and coordinating meetings, keeping track of potential candidates, etc.
- Managing new board member orientation, including collecting documentation and coordinating with Marketing Department for recognition.
Planning and executing quarterly Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, including:
- Coordinating all logistics for Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings.
- Creating draft agenda for each Executive Committee and Board Meeting, uploading documents to cloud-based governance platform, and sending links and details to board members prior to each meeting (once approved by CEO).
- Participating in Board meetings, record proceedings and taking accurate minutes.
- Preparing and distributing communications to Board of Directors per the President/CEO’s direction.
Managing other special projects as requested by the President/CEO or CFO.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Communications preferred.
- Five years of experience supporting a company executive or officer preferred.
- Two years of business, government, or nonprofit sector experience.
- Candidate must be fully bilingual and be able to communicate effectively and proficiently in English and Spanish, in writing and verbally.
- The individual must be highly organized and detail oriented, have excellent critical thinking skills.
- Be able to anticipate needs and act proactively toward solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in all Office 365 programs, including Microsoft Dynamics.
- Professional appearance and demeanor required.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required; and
- 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.
