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American Friends Service Committee · 1 month ago

Grant Compliance Legal Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

1+ years exp

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The Grant Compliance Legal Intern will support a focused project to help a global nonprofit organize its compliance needs while gaining experience in nonprofit governance and regulatory compliance.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal researchCompliance framework developmentNonprofit governanceGap analysisAnalytical skillsCultural sensitivityCommitment to Quaker valuesMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma required

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