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
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
Finance Manager
PEN America seeks a skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented finance manager to support our finance operations. More
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) Consultancy Opportunity—Network Outreach and Communications
The Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) of PEN America seeks an expert consultant to develop its outreach and communications strategy in order to continue to grow its network of… More
Finance and Administration Coordinator
PEN America seeks a skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented finance and administration coordinator to support our finance and office management operations. More
PEN America Boston Representative
PEN America is seeking a dynamic and creative representative to develop and carry out programming and build support in the Boston area. More
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Yang Hengjun, an Australian citizen and author, was reportedly seized on Saturday during a visit to China. It’s obvious this would not have happened if it weren’t for his previous critical writings. https://t.co/U95PRBTRmA