17 jobs found

WHERE WE ARE TODAY We seek an experienced, high energy and personable executive who can help take the organization to the next level by raising awareness and excitement around the DCA and all that it has to offer. Attracting new members, expanding and broadening programming/events, exploring innovative avenues for new revenue generation, and building creative ways for volunteers and staff to collaborate will be key components of this role. With the benefit of a strong foundation, both reputationally and financially, this opportunity will afford you the room to creatively shape the future direction of this well-established and highly regarded organization. The ideal candidate will partner with the Board of Directors to develop and execute a vision for the next chapter of the DCA. The next Executive Director will serve as community interface, oversee internal program management and development, as well as have overall responsibility for staff recruitment, retention, and...

PEN America, an organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a determined, passionate and highly organized leader with expertise in issues surrounding mass incarceration to direct the Prison and Justice Writing program. This is a significant opportunity to bring vision and commitment to a unique program that amplifies the work of thousands of writers who are creating while incarcerated in the United States. This is a full-time role based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters.  For more than five decades, our Prison and Justice Writing program has provided resources, mentorship, and audiences outside the walls to enable writers who are incarcerated to join and enrich the broader literary community. Committed to the freedom to write in U.S. prisons as a critical free expression issue, we leverage the transformative possibilities of writing to raise public consciousness about the societal implications of mass incarceration and...

Project EATS (PE) seeks an experienced development professional to join its dynamic and growing team as Director of Development . This is a senior management position and reports to the President.  The ideal candidate is interested in urban farming and social justice and is ready to get to work. Job Summary The Director of Development plans, directs, and coordinates all fundraising activities for the organization. The Director of Development, with the President and Fundraising Committee Chair will develop and execute an annual fundraising plan.  This includes foundation and corporate fundraising with the following duties: providing leadership and coordination for the identification, analysis, solicitation and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate prospects and donors; major gift identification, stewardship, and solicitation; events including several small events and the annual gala and online fundraising efforts. The Director of Development works in...

Project EATS (PE) seeks an experienced food Sales Manager to join its dynamic and growing team.  Our Sales Manager will be responsible for implementing the 2023 PE sales strategy for our fresh produce and plant-based prepared food products.  After initial implementation, the sales manager will provide recommendations for improvements that align with PE’s mission work and sales goals.  This position is responsible for the management of PE’s sales operations and staff at PE’s food stall in The Market Line at Essex Crossing, our three community-based farm stands, institutional sales, and online sales.  The Sales Manager reports to PE’s Senior Director of Operations. KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Implementation + Improvement Implement PE sales strategy and specific plans to ensure revenue growth for both communities and market rate accounts Work with the Senior Director of Operations to develop and implement pricing, marketing, and promotion or...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a highly organized, proactive, and efficient Executive Officer Coordinator to support the senior leadership team. This position offers a significant opportunity for high levels of responsibility in a dynamic administrative role that touches on all areas of PEN America’s activities. The successful candidate will be ready to become immersed in the work of a growing global human rights and literary organization with an ambitious agenda to heighten its impact. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters. The Executive Office Coordinator will support the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff and facilitate the effective functioning of the management team including the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees. The role also liaises with all members of staff, as well as external supporters and counterpart organizations. Key duties...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a detail-oriented, highly organized, skilled, and energetic communications and editorial assistant to support the   Artist at Risk Connection   (ARC)’s communications, social media, and editorial operations. The role will oversee ARC’s communications-related content and strategies, particularly social media, newsletters, and website content, to grow ARC’s online presence and draw in new audiences while keeping existing ones engaged. The role will also assist with the team’s editing and other content responsibilities. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally, and an eagerness to learn. This is a full-time position, expected to be based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters, and reports to ARC’s program manager. At PEN America, ARC safeguards the right to artistic freedom of expression...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks   a dynamic, committed, and highly organized protection programs assistant   to support our growing   Artists at Risk Connection   (ARC) team. This is a full-time position based in Washington DC or in New York and reports to the senior manager, protection programs. At PEN America, ARC safeguards the right to artistic freedom of expression around the world and works to ensure that artists of all disciplines everywhere can live and work without fear. With a global network of 800 organizations providing crucial resources for artists and cultural practitioners at risk, ARC plays the critical role of liaising between threatened artists and the organizations that support them. Since its inception, ARC has assisted more than 500 artists from over 63 countries in receiving direct support, including fellowships and residencies, emergency funding, legal assistance, and...

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR   Full time, exempt, regular   Range: $110,000 - $155,000 Reports to: Board of Directors Direct reports: Director of Artistic Programs and Education, Facility and Operations Manager, Administrative Coordinator. Location: This is an on-site position. Medical benefits and robust PTO included Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) is dedicated to the production, interpretation and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o, Latinx, and other artists inspired by the social justice imperative of the Chicano Movement. Our multidisciplinary and intergenerational programs promote artistic excellence and empower our communities by providing access to space, tools, training and resources. SHG has reached a historic juncture. It has been operating for 50 years, it outright owns its own building and is planning for the renovation of its home. The growing staff continues to meet the pace, scale, and demand of...