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.