21 writing-editing jobs found in New York, NY

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an experienced human rights practitioner to undertake research and advocacy in our PEN/Barbey Freedom To Write Center. This is a full-time position within PEN America’s broader Free Expression Programs department, reporting to the Director of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center. The position is expected to  be based in PEN America’s offices in New York or Washington, D.C. The research and advocacy lead will carry out research, communications, and advocacy on individual cases of writers at risk and on broader issues of free expression in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This new role will build on PEN America’s existing casework and advocacy in the region to establish a dedicated regional body of work within the recently-launched Freedom to Write Center. The research and advocacy lead will monitor existing and identify new cases of writers and public...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a creative, motivated and detail-oriented World Voices Festival and Literary Programs coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the World Voices Festival and literary programs department, and assist with curation, logistics, and outreach for a year-round schedule of public events. The coordinator will support our ambition for engaging a growing audience with high-quality and innovative events that address our literary and free expression advocacy missions. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the senior director of literary programs. The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit, mission-driven staff in a professional environment. This candidate understands tight deadlines and is able to coordinate with a network of internal and external partners to assist with the work. The individual will find value...

For the full job description: https://wpfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DPIPF-Program-Associate-Job-Description_.pdf ABOUT WELLSPRING Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. With offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City, Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs: • Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends • The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected • Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance • As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our...

Organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers impartial medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care in over 70 countries. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s common mission.   Department     Our dynamic Development Department is responsible for raising over $750 million annually to meet MSF’s financial needs in order to carry out our mission effectively and efficiently. Within the Development Department, the Foundations and Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for raising $40 million from companies and corporate and private professional foundations.     Project     The Foundation’s OPEN POSITION will join the Foundations and Corporate Partnership team.  This new position will report to the Senior Development Officer,...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an enterprising and determined senior manager to strengthen and lead our work to fortify and expand the   Artist at Risk Connection   (ARC)’s international programs. The role will oversee ARC’s regional hubs and expand PEN America’s international reach in order to grow the network of organizations and individuals providing assistance to at-risk artists. The ideal candidate will have the vision, expertise, and program management skills to shape ARC’s international programs and manage ARC’s regional representatives, while also collaborating with the ARC team and the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center.  The role requires strong project management skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally. This is a new full-time position, expected to be based at PEN America’s New York office. The position reports to the Director, Artists at Risk...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders, and ideas. Our client invests patient capital in businesses whose products and services help people living in poverty to transform their lives. To date, Acumen has positively impacted nearly 400 million lives by investing $146M in 151 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investment isn’t just about capital, it’s been investing in relationships for years, connecting with emerging leaders in their own countries and engaging them in extended collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill building. The Development and Partnerships team is integral to Acumen’s success and impact. It is a small and mighty team where everyone rolls up their sleeves together to bring in the revenue needed to support Acumen’s work tackling the biggest problems of poverty. The team engages a diverse donor audience, creating...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Citizens Housing and Planning Council (CHPC) is a unique civic organization with a long history and rich traditions. At the same time, it continues to evolve as a cutting edge research and policy organization focused on housing and planning in NYC. CHPC's agenda is practical, not political and its purpose is to help decision makers, inside and outside of government, by mapping out realistic steps that can result in positive change. The organization's annual budget is almost $2 million with a total staff of 7 (currently 6) which includes the Executive Director, a Deputy Director, one Senior Policy Analyst, two Policy Analysts, one Policy Analyst + Special Initiatives, and an Administrative Associate. There are often interns and research fellows throughout the year as well. The annual luncheon gala raises around one third of the organization's annual operating costs and is attended by 1,000 people from across the government and NYC housing industry. The...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Founded in 1999, BUILD's mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEO of their own lives. BUILD's unique program offers students a four-year entrepreneurship experience designed to develop 21st Century Skills and motivate student engagement in school. Starting in 9th grade, BUILD students work with their peers and community mentors to develop business ideas, pitch to funders and launch real businesses. As students journey through high school and continue to grow their businesses, BUILD helps them explore college and career options, and assists students with the college application process. Entrepreneurship is the spark – college, career, and life success are the goals. BUILD currently serves approximately 2,000 high school students annually at programs located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington...

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Associate Job Level: Associate Reports to: Director of Communications Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 Job Location: New York Metro Area  TransitCenter is currently working remotely. When we return to the office, attendance at our Wall Street office in New York City is expected on an up to three-days-a-week basis.  Travel within the U.S. may be required for this role as well as participation in evening events on an occasional basis.  About the organization:  TransitCenter is a private foundation that conducts research and advocacy and works nationally to improve public transit in ways that make U.S. cities more just and environmentally sustainable. To do this, we are committed to reforming how and by whom decisions about transit are made, bringing new perspectives, especially those of transit riders, into planning and policy work. We believe that supporting community-based...

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the   Brand Communications Manager   will create and manage digital communications within the External Affairs department, including graphics, newsletters, External Affairs web pages, videos, presentation decks, and publications that help to promote JED as a trusted resource in the mental health field and elevate JED’s brand overall. The Brand Communications Manager will help to  ensure adherence to JED’s brand internally and among external partners; help to identify opportunities for JED leadership to participate in speaking engagements and other events that promote awareness of JED; assist in identifying opportunities for JED to garner awards and recognition; and assist with event planning and production for JED’s live and digital event, JED’s annual gala, and other activities.  Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update JED brand guidelines. Design promotional materials such as annual reports,...

The Senior Director of Research will ensure that JED continually disseminates high-quality, accurate information on its work with schools and young people to a variety of academic and non-academic audiences. Candidate Profile:   Mental health methodologist with substantial experience designing, implementing, and overseeing original studies. PhD in Psychology, education, or equivalent degree required, with an understanding of public health systems and mental health care for young people. Background working with large data sets and market research is desirable. Fluency in various statistical and data analytic/visualization packages/software is preferable. Demonstrated experience with developing a learning culture and team management to effectively manage multiple research projects simultaneously.  Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of a robust research agenda for JED that supports JED’s organizational growth and scaling according to our 5-year...

Primarily an external-facing leader, the Chief External Affairs Officer (CXO) is an exceptional catalyst, creating innovative resource opportunities, and will increase the visibility, credibility and sustainability of LGR. A seasoned executive-level professional, the CXO is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing the implementation of activities that increase, diversify and sustain philanthropic support and earned income, particularly from major donors, foundations and institutional partnerships.  Leading the Development, Marketing, and Partnerships departments, this individual will develop and drive overall strategies in the areas of fundraising, communications, and enrollment growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Board of Directors, this position is a member of the Executive Team and will join our diverse, social justice-oriented team of 22+ full-time staff, and more than 120+ part-time college student employees....

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Created in 2019, when Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces, Candid offers the most comprehensive source of data about the social sector. Candid is used by foundations, companies, nonprofits, and researchers – connecting people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it.  Best known for its Foundation Directory and GuideStar tools, the organization helps to provide transparency and data on the trillions of dollars deployed every year in the social sector around the world. With a budget of approximately $40 million and 200 employees, Candid is at an exciting moment of growth and change – with innovative tools on the horizon, all focused on realizing the vision of a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time. To learn more about Candid, visit https://candid.org/ .  ABOUT THE POSITION: As a member of the executive team, the VP of Growth is responsible...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an experienced, energetic fundraiser skilled in cultivating and stewarding supporters to serve as the senior manager for individual giving in its expanding development department. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters. The individual giving senior manager will work closely with the chief development officer and the director of development to assist with all individual giving, including the  annual fund; donor and prospect cultivation; year-end direct mail and online campaigns; prospect research; correspondence; and cultivation and stewardship of donors. Additionally, the individual giving senior manager will oversee our burgeoning Young Patrons program, working to build our growing young donor base.  This is a key role in our development department, working in coordination with supporters of programs and projects across the...

Status // Full time, exempt, salaried Schedule // General working hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Because attending theater is part of the co-director’s responsibilities, some weekend and evening event attendance is also expected. Location // A.R.T./New York administrative staff currently operates in a hybrid model that includes both remote and in-person work. In-person occurs primarily at our locations at 520 8th Ave, Suite 319, in Manhattan, and 138 S. Oxford Street, in Brooklyn; and occasionally at the A.R.T./New York Theatres in Hell's Kitchen. Reports to // Board of Directors, currently sitting at 24 members Supervises // A full-time staff of 19 and a part-time staff of 31. Key Relationships // This will be a shared leadership model, with two co-directors sharing responsibility for the organization Compensation // $120,000 annually. Employer-provided benefits including health, dental, and vision. Option...