Careers

PENCIL’s work is guided by the needs of Metro Nashville Public Schools, is student centric, and is achieved through partnerships and tangible engagements.

As the PENCIL team, we will:

  • Be collaborative and transparent
  • Act with integrity
  • Demonstrate kindness and gratitude

We prioritize hiring team members who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, hold themselves to high standards, and can show us how their unique talents align with our work.  To attract excellent applicants, PENCIL offers competitive starting salaries, advancement opportunities and a collaborative working environment.

  • 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (employee-only coverage partially paid by PENCIL)
  • 401K Retirement including up to 3% match with a 3-year vesting
  • HSA Plus Employer Funding for select Medical plans
  • Employer-paid long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
  • Optional additional insurance including cancer insurance, etc.
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave
  • Paid Sabbatical
  • Cell Phone Stipend

NOW HIRING:

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for all facets of PENCIL’s finance and operational functions including accounting, human resources, and facilities.  The goal of this position is to ensure the recording of sound financial data and continued strong operational infrastructure for PENCIL.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations, processes and systems are critical to success for the Director of Finance and PENCIL. The ability to translate financial observations into language that is easily understood by all PENCIL team members (staff and board) is also critical.

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Operations Manager

The Operations Manager supports the accounting, human capital, and operations functions for PENCIL. Responsibilities are both very detail-oriented and time sensitive. Additionally, this position helps to ensure the recording of sound financial data and continued strong operational infrastructure for PENCIL.

The ability to quickly take direction, pay close attention to detail, and execute tasks independently are critical to success in this role. A successful person in this role will bring knowledge of basic accounting principles, a passion for supporting staff in collaboration with the Director of Finance, and an eye for detail.

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DEI & Equal Employment Opportunity: we celebrate and value diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are intentionally working to diversify our team so that our employees reflect the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply! Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented and diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. We provide equal employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or other legally protected characteristics.