Non-profit · Cambridge, MA
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New Economy Coalition
Building a just, sustainable economy
A coalition of 200+ organizations pioneering cooperative ownership, community control, and democratic economic models — with a genuine 32-hour, 4-day work week built in.
32-hr work week
Founded 2012
Hybrid remote
Non-profit
United States
200+
Coalition member organizations nationwide
14
Core team members in Cambridge, MA
13
Years building solidarity economies
32h
Work week — full pay, genuine balance
Work-Life Balance Score
Industry-leading 4-day schedule
About New Economy Coalition
New Economy Coalition is a US-based non-profit founded in 2012 to accelerate the transition toward a solidarity economy — one grounded in cooperative ownership, democratic governance, and community-centered wealth building. Operating from Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization serves as a connective hub for over 200 member groups working across worker cooperatives, community land trusts, credit unions, and mission-driven local enterprises.
Rather than simply advocating for economic alternatives, New Economy Coalition embodies the principles it champions: from transparent salary structures to a 32-hour work week, the organization is living proof that economic justice starts at home.
Mission & Core Values
The coalition's mission centers on empowering communities, dismantling extractive economic systems, and replacing them with equitable, transparent alternatives that prioritize people over profit. Every organizational decision flows from a shared commitment to:
Solidarity
Centering collective action and mutual support across 200+ partner organizations.
Accountability
Transparent practices and shared responsibility across every layer of the organization.
Integrity
Aligning internal operations with the economic justice principles the coalition advocates.
Economic Justice
Challenging profit-driven models in favor of equitable, community-owned alternatives.
Participatory Democracy
Giving every voice a platform — within the team and throughout the broader movement.
Sustainability
Building durable systems that serve communities for generations, not just quarters.
Work Schedule: 32-Hour Week
New Economy Coalition operates on a genuine four-day, 32-hour work week — full pay, no reduced benefits. This reflects the same principles the coalition advocates publicly: that a sustainable economy includes sustainable work.
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Employee Benefits
32-hour work weekFull-time pay, reduced hours
Comprehensive health insuranceFull medical coverage for you and family
Remote-first workplaceWork-from-anywhere flexibility
Mental health supportRobust resources and coverage
Transparent salary practicesOpen compensation structures
Generous parental leaveSupportive time off for new parents
No overtime policyFirm respect for personal time
Professional developmentOngoing learning programs
Minimal meetings approachProtected focus time for deep work
Equipment budgetTools to work effectively from anywhere