Able:Forum on Income Inequality in the Bay Area with Congresswoman Jackie Speier

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/10/14
Communications Manager
Able Works
650.328.1890
laura@able.is

Able:Forums presents: 
‘Does A Rising Tide Really Lift All Boats?’

Local non-profit hosts discussion on financial inclusion in the Silicon Valley

East Palo Alto, CA: On Friday September 12th, Able Works is hosting a forum discussion around creating solutions for an economically inclusive society. This event will take place at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center at 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, with an hors d’oeuvres reception starting at 6:00 pm and the Forum beginning at 7:00 pm.

This will be a vital and relevant discussion about the cost of living and opportunities for the working poor and middle class to thrive in the Bay Area. Our goal is to have a proactive and positive discussion on ways individuals and corporations can play a role in ensuring everyone can gain access to the opportunities our region creates.

For this year’s event we've convened a group of leaders and influencers from across sectors including Congresswoman Jackie Speier.

“I am excited to participate in this discussion because it focuses on solutions,” said Congresswoman Speier. “We know that the unemployment rates in some Silicon Valley communities are as much as twice as high as in San Mateo County. That inequity must be addressed to lift all boats and I am convinced we have the brain power in Silicon Valley to come up with solutions.”

You won’t want to miss this important discussion. Reserve your seat today: www.able.is/ableforums

About Able Works: Able Works is an East Palo Alto based non-profit organization that seeks to eradicate systemic and generational poverty in Silicon Valley’s historically under-resourced communities. Our strategy is threefold: we expose the mind through training, labs and workshops; we engage the heart through cohorts, mental health counseling and family support; and we empower the hands through access to jobs, housing and resources.

Utilizing this strategy, Able Works manages two programs, FutureProfits for high school students and LiveAble for young adults (ages 18-30), to help them prepare for their futures and bring about economic self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.able.is for more information.

Open Position at Able Works - FutureProfits Program Manager

Able Works Job Description

Title: FutureProfits Program Manager
Reports to: Director of Impact
Supervisory Responsibility: FutureProfits Program Assistant and Volunteers
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $39k to $47k DOE, employer paid health, dental and vision insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan with partial employer match, paid time off (sick days) and vacation
Starting Date: November 2014

Position Summary:

Able Works is a non-profit organization based in East Palo Alto, CA. Our vision is to live in a society where every individual has the ability to fulfill his or her greatest human potential. Our mission is to equip individuals with financial education, life skill and assets that enable one to live free from oppression and poverty. FutureProfits is a holistic youth program teaching under- 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, volunteers, churches and community-based organizations.

FutureProfits is a well-established program that has tremendous growth potential. The FutureProfits Program Manager will utilize vision, leadership, and innovation to insure successful operation of the program and the accomplishment of the goals set forth in Able’s strategic plan. The Program Manager will develop, strengthen, innovate and grow the current program. The Program Manager will insure the continuance of our culture of valuing, appreciating and empowering volunteers. The Program Manager will be expected to work closely with Director of Impact and the FutureProfits Program Assistant.

Primary Duties:

• Teach FutureProfits Classes
  
• Market and coordinate mentoring, labs and other out of class activities
  
• Manage classroom volunteers
  o Assist with recruitment
  o Volunteer communication
  o Assist with volunteer training
  
• Work with Program Assistant and Communications Manager to recruit, train, manage and communicate with current and future volunteers
• Other tasks as required
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
  
• Ability and desire to be entrepreneurial and visionary
  
• Basic understanding of banking and money management
  

• Understanding of the unique conditions under-resourced students encounter in their daily lives
  
• Confidant 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
  
• 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, Salesforce database
  For more information about Able Works, please visit www.able.is. 
  

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to john@able.is. 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.

For more information about Able Works and FutureProfits, please visit www.able.is.