Position Summary:
This internship will provide opportunities for learning about the programming, marketing, and administrative aspects of a national nonprofit organization. Learning will also include an overview of childhood bereavement and support practices. The Camp Erin Online intern will work alongside the Camp Erin Online Programs Manager to assist in the day-to-day operations, with specific emphasis on preparation for and co-facilitation of Camp Erin Online grief support programming. The intern may provide administrative support to the Camp Erin team. Additionally, the Camp Erin Program intern may support the Eluna Resource Center with resource development and personalized support for families participating in Camp Erin Online. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and passionate team dedicated to supporting youth and families affected by grief and addiction.
Location: Remote
Hours: Flexible schedule;15-20 hours/week; occasional evening/weekend commitments Salary:
School credit or volunteer hours only; supervision provided by LCSW
What you will gain from this experience:
- Co-facilitate online grief support programming;
- Conduct family screenings for readiness for online programs;
- Utilize database system for inputting, tracking and analyzing program data;
- Conduct outreach support for camper recruitment, upcoming events, and other programmatic initiatives;
- Collaborate with the Eluna Resource Center to develop and update resources to better support grieving youth and families;
- Work alongside the Eluna Resource Center to directly support Camp Erin Online families with personalized resource requests;
- Support Eluna’s Camp Erin, Camp Mariposa and the Eluna Resource Center, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (completed) in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies & Human Development, or related field
- Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in the previously identified fields of study
- Experience in group facilitation, online programming, and/or childhood bereavement highly preferred
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills
- Service oriented, compassionate, and collaborative
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality, honesty, discretion required
- Commitment to Eluna’s mission
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Office 365 preferred
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter with (1) approximate available start date (2) explanation of how you meet the required criteria to Kelly Petersohn, LCSW, at kellypetersohn@elunanetwork.org.
About Eluna:
Eluna is a national nonprofit with a mission to support children, teens and families impacted by grief or addiction. Its innovative approach utilizes community-building camps, interpersonal connections, and a continuum of support to help youth and families experiencing trauma associated with death or substance use disorder in their families live healthier lives. Since 2000, Eluna has supported thousands of youth and families through its three signature programs provided at no cost to families: Camp Erin, the largest children’s grief camp network for kids ages 6-17; Camp Mariposa, an addiction prevention and mentoring program for kids ages 9-17; and the Eluna Resource Center which offers personalized support resources
Camp Erin® supports children, teens, and families through in-person day and overnight sessions and online programs. Additional services are offered to support the whole family outside of the camp experience. Through a network of partners in local communities across the US and Canada, Camp Erin brings connection and hope to thousands of youth and families annually. All programs are offered at no charge to participants.
Camp Erin Online is a bereavement program for youth and their families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Participants attend an online experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, interactive activities. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, participants are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and experience community with other families who are also grieving.
The Eluna Resource Center extends the organization’s continuum of care by providing robust online resources and personalized support for families experiencing grief or addiction.
ELUNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Eluna has undertaken proactive steps to learn how to become a more diverse and inclusive organization and we are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, domestic or sexual violence or stalking victim status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable state or federal law.