Grants Assistant Intern

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious 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 many 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:                                                             Grants Assistant Intern

JOB CATEGORY:                                           Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS:                                                         Part-Time, 25 - 30 hours per week for a 1 – 2 years

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:                            Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:                                 Senior Director of Grants and Strategic Projects

REGION/UNIT:                                             Central Office / Development    

LOCATION:                                                   Remote with occasional travel for large meetings

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                           May 30, 2025

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The American Friends Service Committee Grant Assistant Intern is an opportunity to develop and refine grant seeking skills while working to create social justice and peace.

The Grant Assistant Intern will collaborate with the Grants Unit of the AFSC Development Department. Through various department duties and special projects, interns will gain exposure to the operations of an international non-profit, connect with others working in the field of social justice, and accomplish their learning objectives in a supportive environment. The Assistantship is temporary and will consist of approximately 25 - 30 hours per week during traditional business hours, Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with the Grant Coordinator to develop tools and strategies to increase grant funding .
• Support reconciliation of various grant and financial documents.
• Assist with project planning, management, tracking, and implementation.
• Assist with grant management processes and administrative duties.
• Develop knowledge of assigned AFSC program.
• Conduct prospect research to include research of institutional supporters with interests in AFSC program areas and creating prospect profiles.
• Assist in meeting funder reporting/compliance requirements.
• Create grant and program organizing tools.
• 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

N/A

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required preferred.
• One year of excellent communication, writing, and research skills preferred.
• Experience working/volunteering in the non-profit sector preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations and priorities.
• Ability to see the connection between fundraising work and field work in support of the mission of AFSC.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as 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.

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

This position is a non-exempt position, Salary Family: Intern. Job Code: Intern.  Starting hourly rate is $18 per hour.  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 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, sec, 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. 

AFSC’s 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 notice.  In 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.