Literary Arts Program Manager

JOIN A DYNAMIC TEAM OF LITERARY ARTS PROFESSIONALS AND HELP BUILD HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED WRITERS

A mecca for Black writers and fans of Black literature, the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation offers diligent instruction, careful critique, intensive writing, and opportunities to sharpen skills while in a community of Black writers. Award competitions, public readings, and an annual celebration of excellence round out the Hurston/Wright experience. 

At the Hurston/Wright Foundation, we support emerging and established Black writers, promote the cultural impact of Black literature, and expand our partnerships to increase our reach. We are excited to continue our dynamic legacy by expanding our highly regarded workshops, author readings, and annual ceremony honoring accomplished and up-and-coming writers. 

The ideal Program Manager will not only be passionate about literary arts, but also committed to advancing equity and building safe creative spaces for writers.  The Program Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and be responsible for:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Program Management 

Competition Submissions, Writers’ Workshops, Member Engagement and Support, Program Development, Events Planning, and Grants Administration

Management and Supervision

Interns, Fellows, and Consultants

Quality Assurance 

Performance Management  

YOU SHOULD HAVE

A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years significant experience performing as a program manager or similar position. Excellence in program management with the ability to develop high-performing teams, create a positive working environment, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a program budget. Successful track record of engaging, collaborating, and building relationships to achieve meaningful results, including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 https://www.hurstonwright.org