Liberation Summer Camp Intern Job New York New York USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Location: New York

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Liberation Summer Camp Intern

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS: Part-Time, 28 hours a week for 5 weeks, 20 hours a week for 3 weeks

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Youth Empowerment and Engagement Coordinator

REGION/UNIT: Northeast Region, Healing Justice Program New York

LOCATION: New York, NY USA (In office)

Final date to receive applications: Applications will be reviewed through June 17, 2026.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

Amid today’s resurgence of grassroots organizing and heightened calls for racial justice, pointed efforts must be made to engage young people in local communities. The New York Office of the American Friends Service Committee will contribute to this effort during our 2026 in-person Liberation Summer Youth Advocacy Training Camp. Our focus will be empowering young people with the skills and strategies, including using the arts, to advocate for healing in our criminal and immigration legal systems.

We are seeking an intern to join us in this work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist in the development of the Camp’s curriculum and lesson

Assist with Camp

Participate in Camp sessions, including the possibility of some limited

Participate in ongoing evaluations of the camp and an end-of-camp

Present on their internship

Participate in an exit interview at the end of the

Regular attendance and punctuality are

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and

Other duties and projects as

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

College degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

Required:

Areas of criminal and/or immigration systems or working with youth ages 14 – 20 preferred.

Experience with various social media platforms.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work at least 20 hours per week.

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.

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 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

This position is a non-exempt position, Salary Family:
Intern. Job Code:
Intern. Starting hourly rate is $20 per hour. There are no medical, dental, or life insurance benefits, short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker’s compensation, and…