***This internship is reserved for University of Arizona students eligible for the summer internship stipend. Students eligible will have been notified via email from Student Engagement & Career Development.***
Candlelighters is seeking an engaging and responsible intern who can commit to 15 hours of work per week to collaborate with a Camp Director and Camp Committee in the preparations of Candlelighters Family Weekend Camp – an overnight therapeutic camp for children with cancer and their family. (July 24-26 2026).
An intern would gain hands-on experience with camp planning including health and safety standards.
Internship Details & Responsibilities
· Assist with the development and implementation of camp activities and volunteers. The Assistant Camp Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for everyone; will be actively involved in preparation of and day to day operations at camp.
· Help supervise development and implementation of camp activities, accommodation and schedules.
· Execute day-to-day responsibilities to create a safe, secure and enjoyable environment.
· Anticipate and minimize potential problems with staff, volunteers and campers or the environment and respond effectively to problems that occur. Apply camp policies and procedures.
· Act as a team member as evidenced by active participation in all training events and staff meetings, cooperating with and seeking out all camp staff and volunteers
Requirements:
Strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills, ability to multi-task. Must be in good academic standing, be current on vaccinations. We work with a medically fragile/vulnerable population.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to work on a computer for shifts of 3-4 hours. Able to safely lift 30 pounds during camp set up.
