Public Engagement Intern

About the Role

The Public Engagement Intern will support the Communications and Engagement Department in AFSC’s outreach on events, with alumni, and throughout the 110th anniversary celebration. The intern will learn about best practices in email, event management, data management, and public relations. They will gain experience in a multi-disciplined team, engage in planning and coordination of meetings, and help promote best practices to a global staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, ship, and receive outreach and display materials.
• Maintain and coordinate merchandise orders.
• Provide editing and proofreading support for communications across various platforms.
• Write copy when assigned.
• Build event registration pages.
• Update webpages as needed.
• Build and share emails, newsletters, and registration pages in Every Action and Donor Drive.
• Provide overall logistical support for tabling and events.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Familiarity with Every Action and Donor Drive is required for building and sharing emails, newsletters, and registration pages.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in relevant coursework, volunteer experience, or student involvement in communications, event planning, or community outreach is required.
• Skilled at organizing time and projects effectively.
• Familiarity with the Religious Society of Friends and peace and social justice movements is preferable.
• Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies.
• Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work constructively and collaboratively with people in a wide variety of professional positions.
• Ability to work in the evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC regarding issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• 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.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.