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PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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Current Career Opportunities
National Outreach Coordinator
PEN America seeks an innovative, energetic, and highly organized national outreach coordinator to assist with the PEN Across America program. More
Foundations Relations Assistant
PEN America seeks a highly organized and detail oriented individual as a foundations relations assistant to work in the development department. More
Festival Programs Manager
The Festival programs manager will curate programming and develop audience engagement for the annual PEN World Voices Festival and other events. More
Senior Accountant
PEN America seeks a skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented senior accountant to support our finance operations. More
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