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Non-Profit Program Intern

ESF Summer Camps
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Job Title: Non-Profit Program Intern 

 

Position Objective/Purpose: 

ESF Dream Camp is hiring motivated people who believe in our mission to build positive relationships and ensure the well-being of others.

 

Program Dates, Times & Location:

  • This is a 6-month (January-June, 2026), part-time, paid Co-op opportunity. 
    • It is also possible to apply for a summer camp position to work after initial 6-month internship period ends, depending on experience and staffing needs.
  • Weekly Hours Overview:
    • 10-20 hours per week
    • Start and end times may vary depending on daily and weekly schedule. 
  • Location:
  • ESF Headquarters (750 E. Haverford Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA)
  • Occasional visits to camp or after-school locations in the Philadelphia area are possible.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities: This position supports registration and parent communication for summer camps and after-school programs in Philadelphia, PA and Hartford, CT. Most of the time will be spent on camp registrations, after-school program registrations, parent communication, data collection/analysis, and other administrative tasks. Option to apply for summer camp position. 

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  • Interface with prospective camp families, answer questions as a credible resource, promote program offerings, and facilitate enrollment.
  • Assist returning and enrolled camp families with re-enrolling and preparing for camp. 
  • Creating email communications for camp and after-school program families.
  • Researching grant opportunities and assisting with grant applications.
  • Collecting and organizing data for grant applications, reports, and other program needs.
  • Assisting with promoting and coordinating special events
  • Working and collaborating effectively with colleagues on daily responsibilities.
  • Managing spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel, Google documents, and shared platforms
  • Other responsibilities as assigned. 
  • Exhibit ESF’s Code and Core Values always and adhere to all company policies.

 

 

Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at minimum.
  • Experience in customer service or any customer-facing role. 
  • Attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Google Suite.
  • The ability to be flexible and handle unpredictable situations with ease.
  • Experience with point-of-sale systems (POS)-or other systems designed to accept registrations, payments, or enrollments-is a plus. 
  • Experience in database work, including reporting preferred.
  • If applying for a summer position at camp: Prior experience working with children in a group setting. Examples include but are not limited to; teaching, coaching, babysitting, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant, etc.
  • If applying for a summer position at camp: Previous experience working with urban youth.

 

Education Requirements:

  • Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be pursuing a college or graduate degree.
  • Students of all majors are encouraged to apply if experienced with customer service and working with children & youth. 
  • Majoring in social work, education, or child/family-related major/course of study is a plus.
  • Ability to speak conversational Spanish is a plus. 

 

Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports directly to and takes direction from Program Director and/or Managing Director.

     

Essential Job Functions – Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus when working on-site.
  • Possess physical capacity to fulfill all essential job functions – responsibilities listed above.
  • Working in ESF’s office environment.

 

Organization Overview:

 

Since 1998, ESF Dream Camp Foundation has given thousands of children their chance. With our innovative and award-winning after school and summer programs, Dream Camp has provided children from Philadelphia, PA and Hartford, CT with a place to realize their dreams.
 

The Mission of Dream Camp Summer Program and After School Academy is to transform the lives of underserved youth through innovative year-long programs that Nurture the Individual, Educate the Mind, and Inspire the Spirit. We understand that lessons aren’t only learned in our classrooms. They are also learned on our playing fields, on our stages and in our everyday interactions.

Each day, Dream Camp provides hundreds of urban youth an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. Most importantly, we offer them the opportunity to become the people they want to be.

 

This job description is subject to change at any time.

 

To Apply 

 

Apply online at: www.esfjobs.com then click “Search Jobs.”