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826 Boston

Senior Director of Advancement

Roxbury
MA
posted 
2.10.26

826 Boston seeks a dynamic candidate with a strong command of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles to serve as our next Senior Director of Advancement. The ideal candidate is someone who can lead large-scale projects while coordinating the work of others, build and leverage strong networks to cultivate meaningful external relationships, and approach challenges with creativity and speed. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success and innovation with major fundraising campaigns and a passion for writing and youth leadership development.

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Poets & Writers Magazine

Deputy Editor

posted 
2.9.26

The deputy editor is a senior member of the editorial team and is responsible for providing vital editorial collaboration and oversight for our flagship publication, Poets & Writers Magazine; our website, pw.org; and our premium newsletter Grants & Awards: The Writing Contest Newsletter. This is a full-time position in our New York City office, requiring flexibility to work both at home and in the office. Annual salary: $75,000, plus benefits including fully paid medical insurance and generous paid time off.

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Flatpage

Part‑time Acquisitions Editor—Arts & Culture

posted 
2.2.26

Location: Remote (US-based only)
Type: Part-time employee (up to 20 hours per week); W2
Compensation: $35-40/hour
Schedule: Flexible, with availability for virtual check-ins around midday 12–1:00 p.m. ET
Reports to: CEO, with close collaboration across leadership

About Flatpage

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Mass Poetry

Contract Grant Writer

posted 
1.29.26

Mass Poetry, an arts nonprofit headquartered in Boston’s Seaport, seeks an experienced grantwriter with a passion for poetry to serve as its grant writer. This hourly contract position will begin in early 2026.

About Mass Poetry:
Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes understanding and connection. We harness the power of words to engage diverse communities across our commonwealth. We envision a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices.

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The New York Society Library

Exhibition Curator

New York
NY
posted 
1.27.26

Summary
The New York Society Library (NYSL) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Exhibition Curator to conceive, develop, and oversee exhibitions that engage diverse audiences and advance the Library’s mission to connect books and people in an environment of intellectual freedom. The successful candidate will be passionate about books and libraries and will bring scholarly expertise, creative vision, and strong project management skills to create compelling exhibitions that educate, inspire, and spark meaningful dialogue.

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Iowa State University, Dept. of English, MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment

Associate or Full Teaching Professor in English (Creative Writing)

Ames
IA
posted 
1.26.26

Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description: The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa invites applications for an Associate or Full Teaching Professor in Creative Writing. We seek a writer with a strong publication record with at least two books published or under contract, and teaching experience in at least two distinct genres, such as nonfiction, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, graphic narratives, poetry, or other emerging genres.

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Poets & Writers

Director of Programs & Partnerships

posted 
1.21.26

The Director of Programs & Partnerships is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating programs that help creative writers develop their careers, build community, and reach readers and for creating partnerships that expand Poets & Writers’ service to writers nationwide. This is a full-time position in our New York City office; must be available to work in the office two days per week and additionally as needed; some evenings and weekends required as programming demands. Annual salary: $90,000, plus benefits including fully paid medical insurance and generous paid time off.

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University of Virginia, Department of Creative Writing

Kapnick Fellowship in Creative Writing at the University of Virginia - Post-MFA/PhD Research Associate

posted 
1.5.26

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.

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