Start Date: As soon as possible. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply on Indeed or directly at tinyurl.com/yz6n4c2v (the form is also linked at hillsboroughhope.org/take-action).
Schedule: Part-time in-person, 12-15 hours/week guaranteed. Up to 20 hours in busy seasons. Occasional evenings.
Location: The HOPE office at St. Paul Lutheran Church (5103 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33603)
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation of $18-23/hour, depending on experience.
Who We Are:
The Hillsborough Organization for Progress & Equality is an interfaith coalition of over thirty congregations who are building the power of organized people to hold political and economic systems accountable for acting fairly—pushing them to become more equitable and just. We are looking for a smart, committed, and detail-oriented candidate fluent in both English and Spanish to join our team to assist in managing the administrative operations of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Professionally manage the organization’s email, phone, and written mail.
- Assist with the organization’s financial records using Quickbooks. This includes making deposits, paying bills, preparing reports, and creating invoices.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare reports and materials for organizational events and mailings as assigned.
- Ensure that the office is organized and physically set up for success with essential supplies.
- Schedule, attend, and help prepare for organizational events.
- Assist organizing staff in making reminder phone calls for key events.
- Assist in the preparation of government reports, e.g. Sunbiz, FDACS.
- Assist with initial drafts of grant proposals and reports.
- Assist with communications, including website maintenance, email updates, and posting to social media.
Essential Qualifications and Characteristics:
- Core passion for justice and equity
- Excellent verbal and written communication in both Spanish and English
- Comfort working with faith communities and a genuine respect for the faith traditions of others
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
Ideal Qualifications and Characteristics (preferred but not required)
- Experience with Quickbooks and GoogleWorkspace
- Grant writing experience
- Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and SquareSpace
Ideal candidates will have all relevant skills and experience (not necessarily in the non-profit arena), but we will consider entry level candidates with strong volunteer leadership.
HOPE is a diverse coalition that includes communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds to apply.
The Office Assistant will be supervised by the Lead Organizer.
HOPE is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Complete online application on Indeed or on GoogleForms, linked at hillsboroughhope.org/take-action or directly here at tinyurl.com/yz6n4c2v.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How do you believe your work experience has prepared you for this position?
- What are your overall career goals?
- Please make a list which includes the following information for your three most recent paid jobs. This can include positions that are part-time. We are interested in your most recent three jobs, regardless of whether they seem relevant to this position. a. Job title; b. Company/organization name; c. Start and end date (mm/yyyy - mm/yyyy); d. Reason for leaving
- If applicable, please share about any additional relevant experience, paid or volunteer. If not applicable, write "n/a."
- Please describe your experience level with Quickbooks and GoogleWorkspace.
- Are you available to work in-person at the HOPE office in Tampa (Seminole Heights neighborhood) 3 times per week?
- Are you available to assist HOPE with evening events roughly once per month?
- Are you fluent in Spanish?
Work Location: In person
