Spanish Language Support Specialist

Fecha de publicación: 10/6/2026
Tipo de puesto: Independent Contractor
Ubicación: Based out of Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a Spanish Language Support Specialist to join our growing team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more at projectsuccess.org.

The Spanish Language Support Specialist works directly with students participating in Project Success Institute Certificates programming, providing real-time Spanish language support so students can fully participate and engage in programming.

We are looking for someone who is fluent in both Spanish and English and has previous experience working directly with young people. The ideal candidate is comfortable building relationships with students and can recognize when a student may need language support and step in without disrupting their experience. They should be comfortable interpreting conversations and instructions in real time while helping students feel included, supported, and confident participating in programming.

Contract Responsibilities 

Program Support

• Provide real-time Spanish language support to students during Project Success’s Bike Tech Certificate program
• Help Spanish-speaking students understand instructions, activities, discussions, and other program content so they can fully participate
• Welcome students, build positive relationships, and create an environment where students feel comfortable engaging in programming
• Support students during programming by answering questions, providing clarification, and helping them navigate questions
• Work with the Program Manager – Certificates to identify and respond to student language needs
• Support the communication and implementation of safety protocols
• Support student feedback and evaluation practices
• Escalate any student behavior issues to the Program Manager – Certificates to ensure safety and respect to students, staff, volunteers, and contractors

Misión, Visión y Valores + Inclusión, Diversidad, Equidad y Accesibilidad

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the success of our students and share the mission, vision, and values of Project Success. 

Misión:Proyecto Éxito motiva e inspira a los jóvenes a soñar con el futuro, les ayuda a tomar pasos para llegar allí y les brinda las herramientas que necesitan para alcanzar sus metas. 

Visión:Todo niño que ingrese a la escuela secundaria se graduará de la escuela secundaria con un plan para su futuro y tendrá las habilidades y la confianza que lo acompañarán durante el resto de su vida. 

Valores: 

¡Los niños primero!	Confiabilidad, seguridad y confianza
Un entorno sin prejuicios	Voluntad de crecer y cambiar
El amor es la clave	Desarrollar relaciones saludables
Comunicación clara y abierta	Mantener la excelencia

Compromiso con la Inclusión, la Diversidad, la Equidad y la Accesibilidad (IDEA):  
Proyecto Éxito se esfuerza por conectar a los estudiantes con su propósito mediante la creación de programas que realmente beneficien a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Visualizamos un Proyecto Éxito donde la inclusión, la diversidad, la equidad y la accesibilidad estén plenamente integradas en todo lo que hacemos. Somos una organización que se preocupa profundamente por los estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad, comparte nuestros valores y está comprometida con la lucha continua contra el racismo y los principios de IDEA. 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Tenga en cuenta que, si bien las siguientes cualificaciones son las preferidas para este puesto, no esperamos que una sola persona las posea todas. Recomendamos encarecidamente a personas con una amplia gama de formación, experiencia y habilidades que se postulen.

• High school degree or GED required
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people in an education, youth development, after-school, or similar setting
• Fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to interpret instructions and conversations in real time
• Experiencia trabajando con jóvenes de diversos orígenes.
• Comfortable engaging with students, building relationships, starting conversations, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing student and program needs
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative while working within clear program expectations
• A commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Project Success
• Must be able to pass a background check

Detalles del puesto

This is an independent contractor position supporting Monday evening Bike Tech Certificate classes at Project Success. Our Certificate classes help students build critical life and career skills that enrich their independence and cultivate creativity and curiosity. The Spanish Language Support Specialist will work alongside our program staff to help Spanish-speaking students fully participate.

• Location: Project Success building (1 Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55403)
• Schedule: Monday evenings from 4:00 – 6:45 PM
  o Bike Tech Lab: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (6 sessions)
• Compensation: $25 per hour

There is an opportunity to renew contracts for each of our program trimesters:
Fall Semester
Bike Tech Lab: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (6 sessions)

Winter Semester
January 11, 2026 – March 25, 2026 (No class – March 10)

Spring Semester
April 12, 2026 – June 10, 2026

Para aplicar

Envíe por correo electrónico lo siguiente a [email protected] with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Reanudar
• Tell us why you are interested in this position, including any relevant experiences
• Referencias
• Dónde escuchaste sobre nosotros y/o encontraste la publicación de trabajo

Project Success se dedica a formar un equipo diverso e inclusivo. ¡Animamos a postularse a candidatos con una amplia variedad de orígenes y niveles de experiencia!