PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, is seeking to identify an Assistant Controller to join its Finance and Administration team. The Assistant Controller will engage in a range of activities to support the financial operations of our nonprofit organization. The Assistant Controller will perform Finance and Administration functions, including budget management, compliance with grant requirements, managing restricted and unrestricted funds, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making. This is a full-time position based in the New York City office and reports to the Controller.  The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and mission-driven staff at a fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in nonprofit accounting, a strong understanding of fund accounting, and expertise in budget development and grant monitoring. Responsibilities:  Budget Management...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, is seeking to identify a Managing Director of Finance and Administration to join its senior team. This is an opportunity to help this non-profit organization continue to expand its work in the United States and internationally. The strategic and supportive work of the Managing Director will contribute to the organization’s growth and impact. The Managing Director of Finance and Administration (MDFA) is a strategic, hardworking, and experienced financial manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the MDFA will be responsible for all financial and administrative activities for the organization, including financial management and reporting, budget, cash management, general accounting, banking, payroll and investment, information technology and operational support, among other responsibilities. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the MDFA must be a...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a Workshop Leader to design and lead a series of in-person poetry-based writing workshops with intergenerational participants affiliated with our Birmingham-based partner organization, The Magic City Acceptance Center. Books That Saved Me is a new initiative that will bring together twelve LGBTQ+ youth and community elders to generate original poetry about books that have impacted their lives. This is a six-month contract position, and reports to the Senior Manager of PEN Across America. These workshops will be in-person, and applicants must be based in or near Birmingham, Alabama.   The Workshop Leader will work in consultation with PEN America and Magic City Acceptance Center staff to design and implement curriculum for an eight-week series of workshops over the summer of 2025.  The successful/ideal candidate will be an organized, self-disciplined...