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.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Potts Court Watch Intern
JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
STATUS: Part-Time, 18 hours per week.
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Specific Term, Two-year Internship
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: North Carolina Program Director
REGION/UNIT: US/South Region
LOCATION: Greensboro, NC. In office is required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Potts Court Watch Intern will support AFSC North Carolina’s work to build power with a coalition that uplifts the voices of low-income tenants and communities most harmed by systemic housing injustice. Rooted in Quaker values and guided by AFSC’s mission to promote peace with justice, the intern will assist in ongoing efforts to monitor eviction court, collect and analyze data, and uplift the narratives of people impacted by eviction and displacement. This is a one-year, part-time, paid position that offers direct experience in grassroots organizing, housing policy advocacy, and movement building for housing as a human right.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Attends and supervises volunteers for morning and afternoon court sessions, Monday – Thursday.
- Assist in coordinating and supporting the Eviction Court Watch program, including volunteer recruitment, training, and logistics.
- Support data entry and analysis related to evictions, housing conditions, and tenant experiences.
- Assist with the development of public education materials, storytelling campaigns, and social media content.
- Help plan events, rallies, and healing gatherings related to housing justice.
- Providing orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training.
- Offering regular check-ins and feedback.
- Supporting professional development and learning goals.
- Ensuring alignment with program goals and organizational values.
- Tracking intern hours.
- Addressing any concerns or challenges with the support of AFSC’s HR and regional staff.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
- Other duties and projects assigned.
SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTSNo direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in or completion of undergraduate program in social work, political science, public policy, sociology, community organizing, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: minimum one year of experience previous Court Watch program activities or related field required.
- Ability to work in the 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.
- 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 DEMANDSThe 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.
COMPENSATIONThe AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Non-Exempt, Salary Family: Intern, Job Code: Intern, Starting Hourly Rate $22. There are no medical, dental or life insurance benefits, or short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker’s compensation and social security.
The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis 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.
