Grant Compliance Legal Intern

TITLE:                                                             Grant Compliance Legal Intern

JOB CATEGORY:                                           Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS:                                                         Part-Time up to 20 hours per week for three months

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:                            Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:                                 Senior Director of Grants and Strategic Projects

REGION/UNIT:                                             US/CENTRAL OFFICE      

LOCATION:                                                   Philadelphia, PA, USA     Remote.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                         December 12, 2025

For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The American Friends Service Committee Legal Internship is an opportunity to develop legal skills in compliance and contract management while working 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 Grant Compliance Legal Intern will support a focused project to help a global nonprofit organize its compliance needs. This short-term internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance while contributing to a strategic initiative. Over three months, the intern will collaborate with the Grants Department and Deputy General Secretary to review existing governance practices, identify key compliance documents and source materials, and develop an actionable compliance framework for the organization.

By the end of the internship, the intern will produce a comprehensive compliance framework document, including a map of responsibilities, an inventory of key documents and source materials, and a summary of compliance gaps with actionable recommendations.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in assessing and organizing compliance needs for a nonprofit organization.
• Develop skills in legal research, gap analysis, and policy development.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership on a high-impact project.
• Build an understanding of global nonprofit governance and compliance practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review and organize compliance requirements across governance, federal and state regulations, international standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct a gap analysis of existing compliance documents and identify missing source materials.
• Assist in mapping compliance responsibilities to relevant staff members across the organization.
• Support the development of a compliance framework, including detailed documentation of policies, procedures, and regulatory needs.
• Research and compile information on compliance best practices for nonprofit organizations operating in global contexts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and organize source materials for governance, legal, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare a final report summarizing findings, recommendations, and key deliverables.
• 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 required. Enrollment in a JD program, recent law graduate, or paralegal experience preferred. 
• One year of experience in research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills preferred. Additional experience in nonprofit compliance, governance, and international law preferred. 
• 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.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC 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 Salary Family: Intern Job Code Intern. Minimum Hourly Rate $25. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, STD & LTD, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, PTO, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holidays, participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity within our organization. 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.

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

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.