PROGRAM ASSISTANT, PART-TIME BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH)

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, PART-TIME BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) – March 2025

Project Prosper is a Clearwater, FL based organization with a mission to provide financial integration services and resources that empower refugees and immigrants to achieve financial stability and inclusion. The organization is seeking a part-time, Spanish/English bilingual Program Assistant based in Manatee or Sarasota County, with the intention to grow the position to full-time as presence in these areas grows. To learn more, visit www.projectprosper.org.

Position Description:

The Program Assistant will be primarily responsible for growing Project Prosper’s presence in Manatee and Sarasota County through community outreach, program delivery, and relationship development. This individual reports to the Executive Director but works closely with the leads in the Financial Literacy and Loan Programs. Currently, this position is currently fully remote, with frequent community outings required. Most will be in the Manatee/Sarasota County area, but occasional outings will required in Project Prosper’s other counties, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco.

Responsibilities:

PROGRAMMING

Support the growth of the Financial Literacy Program, primarily in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. This includes:

· Teaching groups of adult participants about financial literacy topics

· Supervising, developing, and training volunteers

· Marketing the program in community outreach events and with community partners and funders

· Assisting with site coordination, program data, and volunteer management

· Other duties as needed

Support the growth of the Loan Program, primarily in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. This includes:

· Preparing and vetting client applications

· Coordinating the Loan Committee, which approves applications

· Supporting approved borrowers

· Marketing the program in community outreach events and with community partners

· Other duties as needed

ADMINISTRATION

Assist with fundraising events, gift processing, program and organizational administrative needs, and other duties as needed.

Core Competencies:

· Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. Willing to pitch in where needed to ensure the team’s success.

· Display a strong work ethic, excellent organization, excel at managing multiple competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Commitment to Project Prosper’s mission and values. Passion for working with immigrant and refugee communities.

o Values:

· Integrity - Client and community trust is of the utmost importance. We seek to build and maintain trust by being honest, open, ethical and adhering to our word.

· Respect - We admire our clients, staff, volunteers, partners, and community and seek to encourage and facilitate their development.

· Discretion - We are committed to ensuring private information about clients, employees, and partners is handled with caution and good judgment.

· Accountability - We are accountable for our actions and deliver on our commitments.

· Diversity - Inclusion and respect for the unique history and experience of our clients, staff, and other stakeholders is vital to our mission and vision.

· Continuous Improvement - We are devoted to continual evaluation to ensure we are on the road to success. We strive for improvement and reject the "this is the way we have always done it" mentality in favor of the “this is the best way to do it now” mentality.

· Community - We believe our role is to nurture the communities we serve. We customize the service we provide to reflect the unique character of each community’s people and culture.

· Innovation - We are committed to changing what we do as the needs of the communities we serve change. We are dedicated to discovering emerging client needs and employing solutions to serve these needs.

Required for applicants:

· All candidates must be based in Manatee or Sarasota County, Florida.

· Native or complete fluency in English and Spanish required – writing, speaking, and reading. Public speaking skills in both languages are required.

· Superb written communication and public presentation skills in English and Spanish for varying group sizes and a wide variety of cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, and English-speaking abilities.

· Comfortable using a computer, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint. Airtable skills desired but not required.

· Have a reliable car, van, or truck for visiting community sites and the ability to drive in traffic, over bridges, and in other conditions in our five-county footprint.

· Able to work evenings and occasional weekends is required. Project Prosper minimizes weekend hours wherever possible to respect employee work/life balance, but evening hours may be frequent.

· Ability to work from home on a computer provided by Project Prosper. A quiet, private space and internet access are required.

Other skills that are a plus but not required:

· A strong desire to learn about the American financial systems or an existing understanding. Project Prosper will train candidates who need assistance in this area if they bring great skills in other areas. Candidates who meet the other qualifications but need assistance in learning about the financial systems are encouraged to apply!

· Experience in education, particularly adult education

Physical requirements:

· Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity

· Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands; and

· Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying

This position will begin as a 20-hour-a-week, hourly position, with the intention to grow the position to full-time as soon as next year. Part-time staff benefits include:

· Mileage reimbursement

· 401(k) with employer match

· Flexible work environment

Once the position becomes full-time, staff will enjoy current full-time staff benefits, like

· All part-time employee benefits

· 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, AD&D and life insurance

· 12 paid holidays

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Priority applications are due by April 7, but the position will continue accepting applications as long as it is posted. Candidates with most but not all of the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. The hourly rate for this position is $24 per hour and is not negotiable.

Project Prosper is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls or emails please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to drive in all areas of our 4-county footprint, including in traffic, over bridges, in rain and other conditions? Most travel will be in Manatee or Sarasota County, but occasional travel in other counties will be required.
• Are you able to work from home in a quiet space with internet access and travel to work sites in the community when needed?
• Are you available to work evenings and occasional weekends? Project Prosper tries to minimize weekend work as much as possible for work/life balance.

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (speak, read, write) (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license and a reliable car, van, or truck (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $24