Jobs for Writers

The Cultural Leadership Program supports artists who are advancing the boundaries of culture and galvanizing action on a range of social issues through their work.

The two-year program fosters a rigorous learning community of artists who instigate work that is courageous, boundary-breaking, intellectually-curious, and rooted in the richness of Jewish history and culture. The fellowship includes:

The Kapnick Fellowship in Creative Writing at the University of Virginia is a post-MFA/PhD Research Associate position designed to bring an emerging writer to the University of Virginia, one of the top-ranked creative programs in the country, to participate in our vibrant writers’ community and teach innovative workshops to undergraduates.

Smith College invites applications from established poets for the Grace Hazard Conkling professorship, to begin July 1, 2026.  This is a two-year, half-time, benefits-eligible position that also provides a housing stipend. Recent Conkling professors include Tiana Clark, Leila Chatti, and Marilyn Chin. Poets with a strong record of publication are eligible to apply.

The National Book Foundation is seeking a full-time Awards & Honors Manager, an instrumental position in the annual presentation of the National Book Awards alongside the Foundation’s other Awards & Honors, including its Lifetime Achievement Awards and 5 Under 35. Working closely with the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, this position requires exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, while simultaneously understanding both small tasks and the big picture.