Able Works Job Description

Title: FutureProfits Director

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Supervisory Responsibility: FutureProfits Program Assistant and Volunteers

Hours: 40 hours per week

Classification: Full Time Exempt, competitive compensation package

Starting Date: Summer 2015

Position Summary:

Able Works is a non-profit organization based in East Palo Alto, CA serving south San Mateo County. Our vision is to live in a society where every individual has the ability to fulfill their greatest human potential. Our mission is to equip individuals with financial education, life skills and assets that enable one to live free from oppression and poverty. FutureProfits is a holistic youth program teachingunder-resourced high school students life, decision-making and financial skills. The program serves over 500 students per week. The classes are taught in partnership with local schools and community-based organizations.

FutureProfits is a well-established program that has tremendous growth potential. The FutureProfits Director will utilize vision, leadership, and innovation to develop FutureProfits into the next phase. The FutureProfits Director, alongside the CEO, Able staff and board of directors will help create and execute a five-year plan, which will develop, strengthen, innovate and grow the current program. The FutureProfits Director will insure the continuance of our culture of valuing, appreciating and empowering volunteers. The FutureProfits Director will be expected to work closely with Able Works leadership and the FutureProfitsProgram Assistant.

Primary Duties:

  • Provide visionary and effective leadership for the FutureProfits program
  • Assess, develop, refine and expand current program elements
  • Along with CEO and Director of Programs, define and implement strategic growth plan
  • Manage and expand school, non-profit, and other community partnerships
  • Expand current curriculum based on program’s goals and partners’ needs
  • Actively engage in fundraising activities including grant writing and reporting, individual donor conversations and public events
  • Work with Program Assistant to successfully manage progress and success of classes
  • Work with Program Assistant and Communications Manager to recruit, train, manage and communicate with current and future volunteers
  • Teach and direct individual classes as needed
  • Create and manage annual program vision and budget
  • Other tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Strong and proven communication skills, written and oral
  • Minimum 5 years experience in high school level teaching, youth program management or equivalent experience
  • Possess a keen understanding of the unique conditions under-resourced students encounter in their daily lives
  • Confident and outgoing with an ability to inspire, communicate with and manage volunteers
  • Ability to represent FutureProfits program to local schools and community partners
  • Fingerprint clearances
  • Strong computer skills, familiar with Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite Programs
  • Organizational and administrative capabilities

Preferences:

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Prior experience in working with under-served youth
  • Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Familiar with iMovie or Final Cut Pro, Wordpress, database management

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to . No hard copies or phone calls. In cover letter please explain the specific reasons you believe you are qualified for this position. Do not email generic cover letters.

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