Board of Directors

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Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations (A.B.L.E.), a Chicago-based non-profit organization is seeking committed, diverse, and experienced board members to guide the organization and support its growth.

We believe everyone is A.B.L.E. to connect, to contribute and to create. A.B.L.E. was founded with a mission of creating performing arts opportunities through which individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental differences feel accepted and empowered to discover their own unique voices, and develop the confidence and skills to share who they are and all that they are ABLE to do.

Through theatre and film projects, A.B.L.E. strives to be both a creative and social outlet for its participants and to build community between all of its participants, their families, and our volunteers. A.B.L.E. draws passionate teaching artists from the Chicago community keen to share their personal performing experiences. By promoting practices that place participants with disabilities in the spotlight, and giving them ownership over their experiences, A.B.L.E.’s work strives to shift societal preconceptions about disability, and build more inclusive, empathetic communities. To learn more about A.B.L.E.’s key programming, please visit our website at http://www.ableensemble.com/

Board members represent a wide range of backgrounds and professional expertise. A.B.L.E. is a young, ambitious organization at an exciting phase of expansion and board members will work collaboratively to shape policies and strategy for the years ahead. The full Board has a minimum of 4 regular meetings each year, in addition to teleconferences and e-mails for separate committee work. The Board is responsible for managing the organizational finances and setting long term priorities, in addition to overseeing and advising the Artistic Director, who is responsible for A.B.L.E.'s day-to-day management.

• You have professional experience in the non-profit sector, or in the fields of Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Law, or Marketing/Public Relations.
• You are excited about being part of a hard-working (but also fun-loving), respectful team
• You have the time and energy to spend an average of 5-10 hours a month doing board work: attending regular meetings, participating in committee work, and being an ambassador for A.B.L.E. in your community
• You are willing to make a 2-year commitment to the Board
• You are committed to assisting with fundraising and development initiates.
• You have a passion for the arts and/or disability advocacy

Fill out an application online at: bit.ly/ABLEboardapp

Successful applicants will meet with current board members for an interview, and must undergo a background check.