Marketing and Communications Internship

Organization Summary:

Eluna is a public, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction. Founded in 2000 by former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and child advocate Karen Phelps Moyer, Eluna supports thousands of children and families each year through its free signature programs and services. Camp Erin® is the largest national bereavement program for children and teens grieving the death of someone significant in their lives and Camp Mariposa® is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by a family member’s substance use disorder. The Eluna Resource Center extends Eluna’s continuum of care by providing a online hub of resources and a curated set of online resources with personalized phone and email support for families experiencing grief, addiction and other related issues. For more information, please visit elunanetwork.org.

Position Summary:

As an Eluna Intern, you will be an integral part of our team while gaining real-world experience and a comprehensive understanding of various marketing functions within a nonprofit organization. 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. The student intern will develop understanding and skills related to creation and management of marketing content, as well as general nonprofit marketing practices. The ideal candidate will have an interest in a wide range of communications functions, including design and creation of visual content, assisting in the development of multi-platform content and marketing coordination across platforms.

What you will gain from this experience:

• Competencies associated in working for an established, national nonprofit in a collaborative office environment;
• Deeper understanding of marketing and communications campaign development along with program and fundraising in the nonprofit sector;
• Strategies used to effectively communicate to multiple audiences;
• Hands-on experience in efforts to increase institutional visibility and influence using social media and other means;
• Project management and communications experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• Possess a strong interest in and passion for all aspects of marketing for a youthcentered, non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of supporting applications, including MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator strongly preferred.
• Interested in learning more about and supporting creative needs such as social media content, creating templates, etc.
• Comfortable creating and updating excel spreadsheets used for project management.
• An actively engaged social media user with strong knowledge of platforms and trends including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• A get it done, self-directed, enthusiastic, team player with the ability to work independently able to handle diverse projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Highly creative with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and discretion is required.

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with to Jean Heflin Kane at [email protected].

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.