RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, manage, administer, and grow safety training for authors, their allies, and the wider literary community, including: assessing evolving needs, strengthening curricula and presentations, scaling program to meet demand, cultivating partnerships, scheduling, reviewing contracts, processing invoices, collecting and responding to program feedback, and tracking impact Build sustained partnerships within the literary community-including professional associations, publishers, libraries, book stores, and universities-to strengthen support for writers and their allies facing safety challenges for their work Conduct training for authors and their allies within the literary community Attend and speak at conferences and other public events Jointly oversee the development and maintenance of safety resources for writers and their allies-including authors, journalists, scholars, and librarians-which will involve drafting, creating, and updating multimedia content in collaboration with colleagues across the organization Collaborate with the senior manager of safety and protection to facilitate the provision of individualized, trauma-informed safety support to writers and their allies under attack for their work Coordinate across PEN America teams-including Freedom to Read, Membership, and Literary Programs-to support authors and the wider literary community Build and strengthen partnerships with author-safety-related coalitions and networks Research funding opportunities and draft proposals to sustain and build the program Follow current developments in author safety, online abuse, freedom of expression, and digital rights and conduct relevant research and analysis, as needed Support the safety team in their work in the journalism and higher education sectors, as needed Provide support on intern recruitment and management, recordkeeping, financial reconciliation, expense reporting, and other team-wide administrative tasks as appropriate Passionately support and advance PEN America's mission to safeguard free expression in the United States and abroad. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in publishing, literary or arts nonprofits, communications, education, digital safety and/or physical safety At least one year of experience working on issues of digital and/or physical safety, online harassment, gender-based violence, and/or trauma-informed care Experience and facility with public speaking and teaching is required and experience organizing public programs/events is preferred Demonstrated ability to network and build strong relationships with partners Strong organizational skills and track record for independent problem-solving A diplomatic disposition and great facility with interpersonal communication Personal qualities of integrity, empathy, patience, respect for others, and a willingness to learn Knowledge of free expression issues, including book bans and online abuse General knowledge of grant writing and reporting Ability to travel an estimated 30% of the time, with availability to work some nights and weekends as necessary in relation to travel Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S. work authorization Commitment to PEN America's mission, centered on the celebration and defense of free expression for all.