The Public Finance Initiative (PFI), a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE, works with communities and their stakeholders to develop research, education, and technical assistance programs that center the values of equity, sustainability, and inclusive growth in the domain of public finance.
TSNE (formerly Third Sector New England) (www.tsne.org) is a management support organization that partners every year with hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, community-based groups, and others working for social change. Our mission is to provide information and services to build the knowledge, power, and effectiveness of individuals, organizations, and groups that engage people in community and public life. The ultimate intention of TSNE’s work is to create a more just and democratic society.
The Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Rural and Small Cities Program, a key new program at the Public Finance Initiative (PFI) that aims to shift patterns of disinvestment by building the capacity of states, counties, cities, towns, and other governments serving communities under 100,000 residents to unlock public finance resources and consider how to strategically integrate philanthropic investments. Through the Rural and Small Cities Program, PFI is focused on (1) facilitating greater investment of resources in underserved rural areas; (2) building capacity to develop and implement place-based approaches to leverage public finance to invest in critical infrastructure; (3) expanding the range of tools and resources available to leaders.
With support from the Director of the Rural & Small Cities Program, and a team of analysts, associates, and operations staff at PFI, the Associate will be responsible for supporting administrative needs of the program via responsibilities that include:
Essential Functions
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Experience: At least three (3) years of professional experience working to lead and coordinate administrative and operations aspects of projects in a professional setting.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Ability to sit and/or for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position. There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.
Compensation and Benefits
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr and is commensurate with experience.
Schedule: up to 18.5 Hours Weekly, Standard Business Hours for the Eastern Time Zone
Temporary Role: End Date June 30, 2026
Benefits This position is not eligible for benefits.
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At Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) we know that change is possible and that change can be activated within people and communities. We’re a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and, ultimately, create a more equitable society.
We work with organizations to face barriers, like access to resources and capacity, by ensuring they have the support they need; financial, human, and more, to operationalize their work. We are committed to doing this work with equity at the forefront, and a deep understanding of the systemic inequities that pose barriers to impact, especially for organizations that work with historically marginalized communities.
TSNE exists to serve and partner WITH organizations and we do so by offering robust research about the state of the nonprofit sector, providing financial, administrative, and operational support, and building spaces, like the Nonprofit Center, and The Link, where nonprofit organizations can convene and strategize towards the future.
