FCNL is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to live our values of integrity, simplicity, and peace as we build relationships across political divides to move policies forward.
Open Positions
Legislative Manager for Native American Advocacy
The Legislative Manager for Native American Advocacy leads FCNL’s lobbying on Native American issues, keeping track of legislation and funding proposals that affect Native Americans, communicating with Congress about selected bills and issues, and lobbying on legislation that is important to Indian country. Working within FCNL’s vision to recognize and honor tribal sovereignty and enhance tribal self-determination, and to “seek a society with equity and justice for all,” the Legislative Manager lobbies for achievable legislative change, in accordance with FCNL legislative policies outlined in the document, The World We Seek.
IT Network Administrator
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is seeking an IT Network Administrator. The administrator is responsible for maintaining the current information technology infrastructure of FCNL and planning its future needs. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting internal technical operations including systems and services, such as the network infrastructure, internet, security, desktops, servers, help desk, telephone systems, audio-visual, and other network services provided to all FCNL staff. This position reports to the Senior Manager of IT Operations and is a member of the Communications & Information Technology Team.
Friend in Washington Volunteer: Russia/China Relations
Escalating competition between the United States, Russia, and China—sometimes called “big power conflict”— is a driving factor behind the continued and expanding militarization of U.S. foreign policy. FCNL seeks a volunteer Friend in Washington to work for 2-3 months undertaking research, congressional outreach, and/or policy advocacy on reducing big power conflict in order to develop FCNL policies and approaches in this area. The ideal person will have experience and policy knowledge related to some aspect of U.S./China/Russia relations, a familiarity with Quaker peacework, and a commitment to FCNL policy positions and nonpartisan approach to lobbying. FCNL offers free housing in Washington, D.C., as well as a workspace and reimbursement for expenses, for Friend in Washington volunteers.
Statement on Anti-racism, Anti-bias, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As a Quaker organization, FCNL endeavors to embody the belief in the inherent dignity and equal worth of each person, and in each person’s unique access to the Divine.
Please note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Friends Committee on National Legislation requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being hired. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or discuss accommodations in line with COVID-19 safety protocols.
Quaker Meeting Contacts
FCNL’s grassroots network includes hundreds of Quaker meetings and churches around the country. As an FCNL Contact, you’ll receive monthly updates on important actions.
Visiting Friends
FCNL Visiting Friends engage with nearby meetings and churches virtually or in-person, sharing how Quaker advocacy and FCNL can help Friends live out their own faith through works and witness.
Friend in Washington Program
This program brings Friends to volunteer for several months in Washington, D.C. Friends in Washington help advance organizational or policy goals and share their spiritual gifts with the FCNL community.
General Committee
Are you called to offer your gifts in service of FCNL governance? FCNL is governed by a committee of approximately 180 Friends. Governors meet each November to conduct business at FCNL’s Annual Meeting.
Advocacy Teams
The Advocacy Teams Network is made up of more than 1,500 Quakers and friends from across the county who use their power as constituents to make change in Washington.
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Program Assistant Fellowship
Recent college graduates spend 11 months working with key staff members at FCNL to build expertise in advocacy from a public interest perspective. This is a paid, full-time position.
Advocacy Corps
As an Advocacy Corps organizer, you’ll connect local activists and leaders with your members of Congress to affect big, long-term change.
Summer Internship
FCNL offers several paid summer internships that provide a broad introduction to federal policy, grassroots organizing, and nonprofit management.
Scoville Fellowship
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for six to nine-month fellowships with NGOs in Washington, D.C.
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