GSO, Events and Administrative Intern

American Friends Service Committee • Philadelphia, PA

74d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Friends Service Committee General Secretary's Office (GSO) internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit governance and event planning and management while supporting AFSC's work to create social justice and peace. The AFSC is a diverse, faith-based, international non-governmental organization, operating in 17 countries and headquartered in Philadelphia. The intern will support the team tasked with administration for AFSC's Board of Directors and other governance bodies and its staff leadership team. Over 3-5 months, the intern will collaborate with AFSC staff and volunteers to update and maintain governance member records, coordinate future event logistics, and participate actively in a support role at the AFSC Corporation's annual meeting in Philadelphia April 8-12, 2026. Learning Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in meeting and event planning for a highly diverse global nonprofit. Further enhance and develop technical skills in Microsoft 365 applications. Build an understanding of global nonprofit governance practices and policies.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college, university, high school, or professional training program required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in data entry or events planning preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as

Responsibilities

• Organize contact and related information on governance volunteers in Microsoft Excel and potentially Salesforce, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Enter and organize data using some or all of the following Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Participate actively in a support role on location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Corporation annual meeting Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 12, 2026, including greeting, and assisting 80+ guests, staff, and vendors.
• Assist in development of an events planning page staff.
• Research prospective locations for AFSC's Board of Directors' meetings in the US: location, cost, quality, meals and amenities requirements.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees