Summer Intern - Camp for children with chronic illness
TITLE: Programming and Operations Intern
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: Stamford, CT, Monticello, NY, and Remote Work
DATE: Flexible start and end date – preferably late May through end of August.
ABOUT THE ELM PROJECT:
The ELM Project enhances the lives of underserved youth living with chronic illness by providing an enriching summer camp experience and the tools for a healthy, independent future.
Founded in 1995, The ELM Project provides a residential summer camp and year-round programs for youth with chronic illnesses entirely free of charge. We began focused primarily on serving children with HIV/AIDS and have now expanded our mission to sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions. Our mission is to uplift and empower disadvantaged youth by equipping them with the tools to lead successful, independent, and productive lives. Our programs provide children with opportunities to obtain critical life skills, learn how to trust themselves and others, discover new strengths and passions and believe in their own potential.
Camp AmeriKids
Our annual summer camp provides children ages 8-16, who may not normally attend camp due to medical concerns, a jam-packed week of outdoor summer fun. The residential camp is staffed by an amazing team of doctors, nurses, social workers, program staff, and cabin counselors to ensure a safe and loving childhood experience. At camp, children improve social skills, are encouraged to participate in new activities, and gain a positive view of self and life.
Leader-In-Training Program
This critical program for youth ages 16-19 emphasizes self-esteem, exposure to new opportunities, and helps teens stay connected with Camp AmeriKids year-round. Weekend retreats and cultural day trips provide our LITs the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment and get the tools they need to become successful, confident members of a community. During the summer, many LITs return to camp as Junior Counselors and LIT graduates continue to return to camp each summer as counselors and program staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
─ Help prepare for Camp AmeriKids, including ordering supplies, finalizing policies and other paperwork, developing activities and schedule for the camp session, among many other tasks.
─ Conduct outreach to volunteers to ensure all paperwork is submitted ahead of Camp AmeriKids, including, but not limited to, health forms, vaccination records, pre-arrival COVID testing requirements, background checks, reference forms, etc.
─ Attend the Camp AmeriKids session, as well as preparation days (8/9/23-8/21/23) and assist with ongoing oversight of the campers and volunteers throughout the week.
─ Support Executive Director, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Camp Leadership Team in developing volunteer orientation sessions, including online webinars to be presented before the session begins, as well as in-person sessions conducted at Camp AmeriKids.
─ Manage social media plan and content for several platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
─ Assist Community Engagement Coordinator with outreach to campers and their families to ensure all paperwork is submitted to attend Camp AmeriKids.
─ Work with Executive Director on donor outreach and fundraising initiatives, as needed.
─ Assist with ongoing content development for The ELM Project website.
─ Assist with data input into Donor Management System (Bloomerang).
─ Organize archived camper files and help us transition our files to an electronic platform.
─ Perform other duties as necessary to support The ELM Project and Camp AmeriKids vision.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- Experience with content development for social media and websites;
- Ability to learn new technology systems;
- Creative thinker and problem solver;
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a small team;
- Capacity to shift focus on work tasks on a short notice;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills;
- Ability to be flexible and to multi-task;
- Desire to work with and for children in a medical setting; and
- Passion for our mission!
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Chloe Ettari, Executive Director of The ELM Project at: cettari@elm-project.org.
For more information about The ELM Project, visit our website: https://www.elm-project.org/