EMPLOYMENT
With a 32-year record of launching business start-ups and fulfilling business dreams, our economic development, nonprofit organization is a $6MM three-state agency with a strong culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, integrity, and accountability. Our team consists of talented, dedicated people who share our passion for strengthening the economy through quality technical assistance, training, and access to capital for 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.
Below are abbreviated job descriptions of current employee vacancies at Prospera. To request a more detailed job description, please contact careers@prosperausa.org.
SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT – South Florida (based in Palm Beach County)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time, exempt Small Business Consultant who will report to Prospera’s South Florida Vice President. Routine and regular availability during the day, and some early evening and weekend support will be required.
The overall purpose of the Small Business Consultant is to deliver and promote client services, providing individual guidance to aspiring and established Hispanic entrepreneurs, assessing needs, and identifying opportunities, and utilizing Prospera’s program and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as well as external resources to assist with the development and success of their businesses, while helping to expand their professional network.
This person will assist the Regional Vice President to implement the organization’s successful economic development program model in the region, to help underserved Hispanic entrepreneurs and foster community prosperity. Consulting at Prospera is a team sport with great exposure and growth opportunities as you work with clients, funders, volunteers, partners, local government, and vendors.
The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Provide one-on-one consultation and offer Hispanic entrepreneurs a wide range of assistance including, but not limited to:
- Perform initial analysis of new or existing business venture
- Conduct needs assessment to determine business strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, and record trajectory in Prospera CRM
- Analyze client business needs and formulate solutions, preparing and updating EDP, to support their development and advancement through the program
- Help manage the TAC service, including recruitment and coordination with contracted professional providers, and preparing cases on a monthly basis
- Evaluate clients and determine which community resource(s) might be able to further assist them with their business
Organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year in conjunction with Small Business Specialist:
- Secure expert speakers for business educational seminars
- Plan and deliver educational programs
- Evaluate speakers at the end of each seminar
- Conduct business orientation seminars in Spanish
Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Regional Vice President.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree in business or related filed, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience required, preferably in a small business environment
- Ability to present to small and large audiences and to a variety of target audiences, in English and Spanish
- Must be able to research, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish
- Ability to demonstrate intermediate 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Professional appearance and demeanor required
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required
- Must have satisfactory results from pre-employment verifications.
For consideration, please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@prosperausa.org, indicating the position in which you are interested. No phone calls, please.
SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST – Central & Northeast Florida (based in Orlando)
Prospera is recruiting a full-time, hourly, non-exempt Small Business Specialist who will report to Prospera’s Central & Northeast Florida Vice President.
The overall purpose of the Small Business Specialist is to assist business consultants, help with client management and compliance requirements, coordinate business seminars, participate in outreach and promotions, and provide support for regional services and community presence, helping to expand their professional network.
This person will assist the Regional Vice President to implement the organization’s successful economic development program model in the region, to help underserved Hispanic entrepreneurs and foster community prosperity. Consulting at Prospera is a team sport with great exposure and growth opportunities as you work with clients, funders, volunteers, partners, local government, and vendors.
The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Support the Small Business Consultants, including but not limited to:
- Help with client communications and responses to inquiries
- Assist with client meetings and follow-up based on EDPs
- Help to analyze client business needs and formulate solutions
- Schedule appointments for client/provider meetings and help with set-up
- Attend community and networking events on behalf of the organization
- Provide support in preparing for committee meetings; documents, presentations, and set-up
- Accurately enter required client and seminar information into client relationship management systems
- Assist with compliance and reporting duties for the region
In conjunction with the Small Business Consultants, help organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year, including:
- Participate in the educational program coordination and the Education Committee
- Venue reservations and coordination
- Set up training rooms with participant and presenter materials
- Evaluate speakers at the end of each seminar
- Seminar follow-up with hosts, participants, presenters, and others as needed
Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Regional Vice President:
- Collaborate with the marketing team for regional social media postings and other communications content
- Help develop a culture of philanthropy in the organization among clients, volunteers, providers and other constituents
- Assist with internship program.
- Other duties and projects as needed.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree in business or public administration, finance, marketing, or a related field
- Must be able to research, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Professional appearance and demeanor required
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required
- Must have satisfactory results from pre-employment verifications.
For consideration, please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@prosperausa.org, indicating the position in which you are interested. No phone calls, please.