About Girls Write Now
Careers
All Girls Write Now staff positions are instrumental to the ongoing growth and excellence of our services, and organization at large. We seek out diverse talent across fields and industries—skilled professionals at all levels who have new ideas, different perspectives, and who push themselves to think outside of the box. Most of our positions require project managing large volumes of information, while also nurturing individual relationships. Our roles demand technical proficiency on a range of platforms, and a high emotional IQ. We need independent thinkers and leaders, who are also communicative collaborators. Get to know our community by becoming a mentor, mentee, or member in the Girls Write Now Collaboratory—and check back soon for job openings.
In Our Words
Meet our Team
Jesse Jagtiani, Senior Community Manager
“I love working at Girls Write Now because it allows me to be part of a creative, dynamic, and inspiring community. Every day, I have the privilege of supporting mentees and mentors in their creative endeavors while fostering a space where diverse voices are celebrated. The work we do has a tangible impact, and I’m deeply proud to contribute to empowering young women and nonbinary individuals to create, pursue their dreams, and make a difference in the world. We help mentees build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in both their creative and professional paths. GWN is more than just a workplace; it’s a community dedicated to progress, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.”
In Our Words
Meet our Team
Emily Rigby, Senior Community Manager
“Being a Community Manager at Girls Write Now means finding joy and purpose in the work we do each day. Supporting young creatives on their pathways to self-actualization, creating programs that enable them to grow, and embracing the variety of initiatives and ideas that flourish through the minds and hearts of the Girls Write Now community is humbling and inspiring. The Girls Write Now team is made up of dedicated, passionate people who get an enormous amount done and laugh frequently throughout the day. It’s a fantastic place to work where we’re all humans first and employees second.”
Girls Write Now's LinkedIn blog introduces the storykeepers of Girls Write Now—our diverse and multi-talented community members living their lives and embodying our mission. Learn about life@gwn…
Girls Write Now's LinkedIn blog introduces the storykeepers of Girls Write Now—our diverse and multi-talented community members living their lives and embodying our mission. Learn about life@gwn…
Our Dad Let Us Be Kids—Cultivating Girls’ Strong Opinions & Imaginations…Mustafa, Layla & Yasmeen Topiwalla’s Life@GWN
We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on longtime Girls Write Now Board Member and Treasurer, Mustafa Topiwalla and his
To Indulge without Apology in Things that Satisfy our Souls
Maya Logan was a deep thinker, feeler and creator. Their time was infused with a curiosity that knew no bounds
The Stories That Raise Us
Motherhood is its own expression of creativity, and Lynda Pak’s creative force is unstoppable. In her four years on the
The Importance of Impact: Ensuring that Underrepresented Voices Matter
Last spring, Girls Write Now honored Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged for his continuous commitment to championing unsung voices at the
“Hope, to me, is the audacity that we can do more than just survive…” Carmin Wong’s Life@ GWN
Carmin lives and breathes poetry. Her unwavering commitment to both the art form and her community is truly inspiring. She recognizes the strengths and talents of young people, empowering them to speak, write, and see themselves as active participants in the ongoing literary conversation. Carmin reminds emerging poets that poetry is not only a powerful tool for self-expression but also a catalyst for radical change.
Making a Career from Creativity…Clare Nolan’s Life@GWN
This National Mentoring Month we’ve heard from long-term pair Shaila & Annie, Mentors in Chief Gati & Judith and now,
Be the Author of Your Own Story… Mikki Taylor’s Life@GWN
When honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, this Life@GWN subject said “for 30 something years, I’ve had
Reflecting on Hope & Girlhood During Women’s History Month…Donna Hill’s Life@GWN
Picking up the pen isn’t easy, and for Donna Hill, neither is putting it down. Donna, a Girls Write Now
“I think I’m living my favorite memory…” Maryam’s Life@GWN
It’s important to savor every stage in life. For Maryam Oguntola, longtime Girls Write Now mentee and Library Information Assistant