What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSO Events & Admin Intern position at American Friends Service Committee?
Status : 5 -10 Hours per week from January-May 2025
Location : Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Application Deadline : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.
Summary of Principal Responsibilities :
The American Friends Service Committee GSO (General Secretary's Office) 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 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 identify potential meeting locations, update and maintain governance member records, coordinate event logistics, and participate actively in a support role at the AFSC Corporation's annual meeting in Philadelphia April 24-27, 2025.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities :
Learning Opportunities :
- Gain hands-on experience in meeting and event planning for a global nonprofit.
- Develop technical skills in Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint and more.
- Build an understanding of global nonprofit governance practices and policies.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their rsum, cover letter, and three brief writing samples, with at least one relating to event management (such as an event invitation or confirmation with logistical details, a request for proposal to a hotel or caterer, a welcome letter to event participants, etc.) to gsovolunteer@afsc.org with GSO INTERN in the subject line.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Key responsibilities of the events and admin intern include the following :
QUALIFICATIONS :
Compensation : $20 per hour, up to 5-10 hours, Non-Exempt. There are no medical, dental, or life insurance benefits, short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker's compensation, and social security.
The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity , sexual orientation or disability.
AFSC's Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.
The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.
Salary : $20
