Quaker Employment & Service Opportunities

This page contains listings for paid and volunteer opportunities with Friends meetings or other Friends organizations. The position title links to details and application information, if available.

We attempt to make sure that the information provided here is up to date; however, interested applicants should confirm the application deadline and other details for each employment or volunteer opportunity.

Employment Opportunities

Childcare Provider |Fresh Pond Monthly Meeting

Cambridge, MA | Part-time
Jan 2019 | Until filled
Fresh Pond seeks an individual to team with our current childcare provider to care for children (ages infants to 4 years) during meeting for worship from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. After Meeting for Worship, childcare duties include caring and organizing activities for the older children ages 5 years to teenage years as well as caring for the younger children.  

conference center coordinator | Woolman Hill

Deerfield, MA | Part-time
May 2019 | Until filled
Duties include administrative tasks such as managing rental inquiries and bookings, coordinating facility schedules, and giving tours, as well as hosting some individual and group rentals.

Advancement Manager | FWCC Section of the Americas

Philadelphia, PA | Full-time
March 2019 | Until filled
The Advancement Manager will work closely with the Executive Secretary to collectively raise $500,000 annually through a combination of individual gifts, grants, and contributions from other denominational bodies. 

internships | William Penn House

Washington, DC | Summer & Year-Round
Posted Mar 2018 | Until filled
10-12 week social justice internship offers college students a unique combination of service and civic engagement, along with structured opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional development; WPH Social Justice Residency offers similar opportunities but with sustained support for college graduates committed to building more peaceful, just and inclusive communities.

Released Minister | West Hills Friends

Portland, OR | Full-time
Posted Jul 2019 | Until filled
Come walk with West Hills Friends into the future. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our welcoming and uniquely diverse Quaker community as a full-time released minister. If you are interested in learning more about this position, go to click here.

resident director | Temenos Retreat Center

Shutesbury, MA | Full-time
Posted Dec 2018 | Until filled
The Retreat Center is a rustic, remote, year-round retreat center in Shutesbury, Mass. located in a large, protected forest environment. If you are interested in Temenos or the position, please check out the website, where you can find out how to apply for the position.

Young Fellows Program | Friends committee on National Legislation

Washington, DC | Full-Time
Recent college graduates spend 11 months working with key staff members at FCNL to build expertise in advocacy from a public interest perspective. Applications are due February 18, 2019 for the program beginning in August 2019.

Summer internships | Friends Committee on National Legislation

Washington, DC | 8 weeks
Work at FCNL’s office in Washington, DC throughout June and July to advance our witness for peace on Capitol Hill. FCNL offers several paid summer internships that provide a broad introduction to federal policy, grassroots organizing, and nonprofit management.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

RAMALLAH FRIENDS SCHOOL | Friends United Meeting

Ramallah, Palestine
Ramallah Friends School has continuous vacancies for volunteers for 3- to 9-month placements. Contact Eden Grace for more information about any of these opportunities.

Volunteers | Belfast, Northern Ireland

Quaker Cottage | Full-year commitment
Posted Oct 2018 | No deadline
Young volunteers (minimum age 21) able to commit to a full year of service. Having a valid driver's license is an asset, and a willingness to learn how to drive a minibus.  Accommodation is provided, and a small stipend for food. Send e-mail to Dave Morton.

Submit a Listing

To have your job or volunteer opportunity listed on this page, please send the relevant information, including a link to your website if available, to the Yearly Meeting office.