Council on Aging of Elkhart County

About Council on Aging of Elkhart County

Council on Aging Vision Statement
Our Vision is to provide leadership and direction as Elkhart County seeks to meet the needs of an increasingly older population.

Council on Aging of Elkhart County, Inc. values…
• A high quality of life for older adults, and believes all program experiences contribute to that goal.
• Community, and prioritize effective partnerships with various community entities. We believe these partnerships result in synergy that both enhances experience of all program participants and improves the community.
• Diversity, and believes success depends on the agency’s ability to be inclusive and assure the availability of comprehensive programs and services to all populations.
• Fiscal soundness, by becoming a self-sustaining non-profit endeavor.
• Staff - Provision of well-qualified, motivated staff is imperative for ensuring that the agency fulfills its mission.
• Excellence, by being the provider of choice for older adults in enrichment and social experiences.

Reviews

Marketing Intern (Remote)

May 2020 - February 2021 • Elkhart, IN

“My time at Council on Aging of Elkhart County was incredible. I chose to first apply because I liked working for nonprofits and thought it would be nice to work with a local organization. My internship ended up getting extended twice because there were so many exciting projects for me to keep working on. I got to work with a small team that believed in the value and power of marketing technology and gave me a lot of responsibilities. I’ve never doubted the importance of the mission and those that work at COA live it every day. Hearing client stories made the mission very real. Some of the projects I worked on during my internship included helping with Radio Fundraiser 2020, a testimonial video, COA’s general social media presence, the website, the Caring Connections volunteer program, public relations, and more. I liked working at Council on Aging because I felt like I mattered and that my work was doing something in the community. My internship expanded each month as more of my skills were realized. Senior leaders I worked with became my career mentors, helped me more than they know, and weren’t afraid to be real with me. ”

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