Quaker Engagement Intern

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker faith-based global organization that promotes lasting peace with justice as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of diverse backgrounds we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Quaker Engagement Intern

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS: Part-Time. 10 - 30 hours per week

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary through April 27 2025

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Quaker Engagement

REGION/UNIT: US/CENTRAL OFFICE

LOCATION: Philadelphia PA USA person for corporation meeting required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 12 2025

For consideration please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Quaker Engagement Interns primary responsibility is to help plan organize and implement the annual meeting of the AFSC Corporation a three-day event held in Philadelphia during the month of April. As a Quaker organization the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is governed by a group of more than 100 members of the Religious Society of Friends collectively called the Corporation many of whom are appointed by Quaker yearly meetings across the country.

The Corporation plays an important role for AFSC approving members of our Board of Directors approving changes to bylaws and conducting other important business. Corporation members also help keep AFSC aware of the movements of the Spirit within Quaker churches monthly meetings and yearly addition they serve asAFSC liaisons helping to strengthen connections between the organization and Quaker communities.

The Quaker Engagement Intern supports the development and management of registration for the annual meeting of the Corporation room reservations and wayfinding signage volunteer coordination and promotion of the event. From January 3^rd 2026 through March 27^th 2026 they are required to attend weekly meetings of the Corporation Meeting Planning Committee and work an additional 10 hours per week. They are also required to work 20 hours during the weeks of March 30^th through April 3^rd and 30 hours during the week of April 6^th-11^th.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Registration

• Manage intake of registration forms and collate data to ensure that all resources needed to implement the Corporation meeting (e.g. meeting room reservations catering and hotel rooms) are allocated effectively.
• Follow up and reach out to Corporation members to encourage them to register or send their regrets.
• Support travel coordination accessibility needs dietary considerations and other needs of Corporation Members as indicated by their registration forms.

Technology Audio-Visual and Room Setup

• Serve as a conduit of communication between the AFSC Corporation Meeting Planning Committee and the staff of Friends Center about room reservations
• Support the facilitation of hybrid (online and in-person) programs during the Corporation Meeting.
• Print and display nametags table tents name placards signs for workshops/rooms and other materials.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit and organize staff volunteers.
• Create a volunteer schedule and description of volunteer responsibilities
• Coordinate training of volunteers and offer guidance during the event.

Other

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

NA

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in event planning in a school corporate or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel as
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural ethnic racial gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race class nationality religion age gender and sexual orientation and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Non-Exempt Salary Family: Intern Job Code Intern Starting Hourly Rate $20. There are no medical dental or life insurance benefits or short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment workers compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

AFSCs Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position is an at-will employment meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time for any reason with or without addition position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task ask your manager before performing.

Required Experience:

Intern