Grant Intern

AFSC job board; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) invites applications for a Grants Intern. This part-time, temporary internship supports strategic fundraising initiatives and a small set of assignments aligned with organizational priorities.

Interns will contribute to fundraising materials, dashboards, and data analysis while gaining exposure to philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and social justice issues. The intern will collaborate with the Senior Director of Grants and Strategic Projects,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Current undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in public administration, nonprofit studies, political science, or related fields preferred.
• One year of excellent communication, writing, and research skills preferred. Familiarity with Salesforce 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.

Responsibilities

• Funding Landscape Analysis
• Research philanthropic trends and identify emerging funders in a particular region or thematic area.
• Prepare summary reports.
• Case Study Creation
• Gather program narratives, data, and quotes to produce a themed case study for use in fundraising materials.
• Historical Grants Archive & Reconciliation Project
• Review a defined set of historical grant records in Salesforce and shared drives, identify inconsistencies, and prepare a reconciled dataset for archival purposes. This project covers a fixed dataset and concludes at the end of the internship term.
• Resource Development Project
• Compile, organize, and format a discrete set of materials (e.g., thematic briefs, fact sheets) for internal or external use.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Research

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Join Our Team! Make A Difference.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Grants Intern

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, 6 – 12 months

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Director of Grants and Strategic Projects

REGION/UNIT: US/CENTRAL OFFICE

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA, USA Hybrid, in office once per month and for retreats.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2026

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Grants Internship offers students and emerging professionals the opportunity to contribute to AFSC’s strategic fundraising initiatives. Interns will focus on a small number of special assignments selected for their educational value and relevance to current organizational priorities. Project assignments vary each term and are developed in collaboration with the intern’s supervisor.

Interns gain exposure to philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and social justice issues while producing tangible deliverables they can feature in their professional portfolios.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Funding Landscape Analysis

• Research philanthropic trends and identify emerging funders in a particular region or thematic area.
• Prepare summary reports.

Case Study Creation

• Gather program narratives, data, and quotes to produce a themed case study for use in fundraising materials.

Historical Grants Archive & Reconciliation Project

• Review a defined set of historical grant records in Salesforce and shared drives, identify inconsistencies, and prepare a reconciled dataset for archival purposes. This project covers a fixed dataset and concludes at the end of the internship term.

Resource Development Project

• Compile, organize, and format a discrete set of materials (e.g., thematic briefs, fact sheets) for internal or external use.
• 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. Current undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in public administration, nonprofit studies, political science, or related fields preferred.
• One year of excellent communication, writing, and research skills preferred. Familiarity with Salesforce 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 Minimum Hourly Rate; $20 per hour. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, Paid Time Off, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holiday’s.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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