Employment Opportunities
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
Artists at Risk Connection Regional Representative for Latin America (Consultancy)
PEN America seeks a talented, energetic, and highly organized regional representative in Latin America for its Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) program. More
Artists at Risk Connection Program Assistant
PEN America seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented program assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) program. More
Advocacy Coordinator
PEN America seeks an energetic, engaging, and highly organized advocacy coordinator for our Washington, D.C. office. More
Free Expression Program Assistant
PEN America seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented program assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Free Expression Programs team. More
Literary Programs Assistant
PEN America seeks a creative and detail-oriented literary programs assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the literary programs department. More
Communications Manager (Email Marketing)
PEN America seeks an experienced communications manager (email marketing) to execute dynamic email marketing strategies. More
National Outreach Coordinator
PEN America seeks an innovative, energetic, and highly organized national outreach coordinator to assist with the PEN Across America program. More
Literary Awards Program Director
PEN America seeks a dedicated, skilled, and seasoned professional for a critical role in our company as the Literary Awards Program Director. More
Project Manager, Campus Free Speech
PEN America seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented project manager to join our acclaimed program defending free speech at U.S. colleges and universities. More
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