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
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 Activism and Engagement Program Manager
PEN America seeks an innovative literary activism and engagement program manager to mobilize writers and their allies on free expression and social justice issues. 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
Artists at Risk Project Coordinator
PEN America seeks a talented, energetic, and highly organized project coordinator for a critical role in the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC). More
Individual Giving Manager
PEN America seeks an experienced, energetic, and highly organized individual giving manager for its growing development department. 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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