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
Development
Free Expression Programs
Washington, D.C.
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Program Manager, Digital Safety Training and Resources (for Literature and Education)
PEN America seeks a program manager to lead our work to support writers, academics, and their allies and employers in the face of online abuse. More
Program Manager, Digital Safety Training and Resources (Media)
PEN America seeks a program manager to lead our work to support journalists, media professionals, and their allies and employers. More
Coordinator, State Legislative Policy
This position will focus primarily on tracking and analyzing state legislation across PEN America’s areas of focus, including restrictions on free expression in higher education and K-12 schools. More
Consultant, Community Engagement Organizer (Phoenix, AZ)
PEN America seeks a consultant to work as a community engagement organizer to work in our Disinformation and Community Engagement (DCE) Initiative. More
Chief Development Officer
The CDO will be a catalytic leader who helps PEN America reach new heights in terms of fund development in support of its programs and the organization as a… More
Washington Director
The Director and their team will work closely with staff across PEN America to set and advance the organization’s advocacy agenda in Washington. More
Special Assistant, Free Expression Programs
PEN America seeks a special assistant to support the operations of our Free Expression Programs, and directly support the Chief Program Officer, Free Expression. More
Lead, Government and International Affairs
PEN America seeks a senior manager of government affairs to support our advocacy, policy, engagement, and partnership efforts in defense of global free expression issues. More