Posted Apr 15, 2026
PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an experienced and enterprising senior manager of Safety and Protection to drive forward our work providing direct, holistic safety support to writers and their allies—including authors, journalists, scholars, and librarians—who are at risk for their work in the U.S. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters; applicants based in Washington, D.C. will also be considered. The position reports to the Director, Digital Safety and Free Expression in the Free Expression Programs department. The senior manager will lead our work to provide direct, holistic safety support to writers and their allies facing online abuse, threats, and other digital and physical risks in the U.S. by: designing, building, and implementing an in-house case management system; providing individualized, trauma-informed safety consultations and referrals; cultivating existing partnerships and forging new ones; strengthening safety-related coalitions and networks; following current developments in safety, free expression, and digital rights; and coordinating on safety issues with colleagues across the team and wider organization. The ideal candidate will have the vision, safety expertise, and project management skills to shape our protection work in the U.S. They will be passionate about both safety and free expression, possess an understanding of intersectionality, and be attuned to shifting risks in an era of rapidly evolving technology and growing hostility to free expression. All positions are subject to a six-month trial period and assessment. In alignment with PEN America’s current policy, all applicants should be available to report to the office at least three days per week. This policy is subject to change. RESPONSIBILITIES:
All PEN America staff are considered to be stakeholders in the development of our shared organization. As such, staff play a role in varied activities within the workplace as part of their job responsibilities. These may include committees or task forces to work on office issues, diversity and inclusion, strategy projects, training or other initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS:
Salary and Benefits: PEN America offers competitive compensation and full benefits. The salary range for this position is $85k-95k, commensurate with experience. Candidates whose expectations are outside this range are welcome to apply, as PEN America is open to considering talented individuals at varying stages of their careers. PEN America's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision health insurance, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, pre-tax commuter benefits and a 403b retirement plan.
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