March 11, 2013

Internship Description:Camp El-O-Win is on the lookout for a creative, marketing/public relations intern to fill our summer intern slot! As the Camp El-O-Win intern, you will help Camp El-O-Win’s Board President and Operational Chairs with everything involved in the daily grind of marketing a not-for-profit youth development organization. Duties will include: writing blog articles; developing press releases; designing brochures, flyers etc.; online research; developing strategic marketing plans, fundraising, managing/developing social media sites (organization website, Facebook); photography, and much more. Read on for more details.

Responsibilities• Review and edit current Marketing Plan • Works closely with Camp El-O-Win Board President to strategize and implement marketing schedule• Develop Publicity Campaign to advertise camp events• Develop and/or update Media List (contact list)• Assist in the development and/or editing of brochures, fliers, etc.• Write and send press releases• Identifies potential markets (audience, donors, collaborators)• Write and send press releases• Create and/or review and edit PowerPoint presentations• Assist with website maintenance/social media sites i.e. Facebook• Provide support to special event committee chairs• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, (Adobe Illustrator a plus)

Requirements* Bachelor's Degree or working on a degree equivalent in Business, Marketing, Communications or Education preferred.* Strong organizational skills, self-starter and ability to seek out relevant information* Computer literacy and familiarity with the internet required* Must have strong ethics and work as an effective, collaborative team member

Special Considerations:* Interest in Summer Camp, Outdoor Recreation, or Environmental Education is recommended.* This position offers on-site work-space options if needed for the duration of the contract.* This is an internship with a non-profit organization full of history and tradition that will provide you with a once in a lifetime experience.Internship Contact:To apply for this internship opportunity please contact Gayle Duffy at:(559) 456-1100 or via e-mail gayled@cvcsn.org. Deadline is Friday, April 12, 2013.

March 11, 2013

About Camp El-O-WinCamp El-O-Win is a summer camp located in the majestic Sierra Nevadas at an elevation of 5,500 feet alongside beautiful Dinkey Creek. Friends of Camp El-O-Win offers outdoor programs designed for girls ages 6 to 18. In 1958, 58 acres were given to the Golden Valley Girl Scout Council to build a summer camp for girls. Since 1959, thousands of girls have been part of Camp El-O-Win. In this beautiful mountain setting, girls have the time of their lives: hiking through the pines; rock hopping and studying some of nature's smallest wildlife along the creek; watching meteor showers and living under the canopy of stars which were identified with skill and pride; creating mouthwatering s'mores and chicken under a bucket for a delicious campfire dinner; and reliving the fascinating lore and legacy of the Indians who summer camped on this property hundreds of years ago. It can be a lively place with girls, giggles and gallant tries at catching a fish in our Dinkey Creek.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Friends of Camp El-O-Win is to preserve, enhance and promote El-O-Win and its traditions as a safe place where campers discover their abilities, values and talents in a beautiful mountain setting.

Our GoalsOur goal is to offer weekend programs until the bridge is built and then resume operating resident camp programs. Exceptional outdoor programs on an extraordinary site will be offered to girls from the Central Valley, community groups and families. The philosophy on which the program is designed reflects our unwavering commitment to safety, fun and providing girls with a unique adventure.

Our VisionThe Friends of Camp El-O-Win will maintain Camp El-O-Win as a pristine refuge of natural beauty where campers build confidence and character while having adventures that create cherished memories and will remain such for generations to come.

The PresentCamp El-O-Win is Dinkey Creek runs through the camp and a wooden footbridge connected the two sides. The major buildings are on the south side of the creek while the majority of the cabins are on the north side. During the winter of 2003, the wooden footbridge was damaged and for two years the camp was closed and the footbridge was eventually removed. About eight years ago the Girl Scouts, believing that girls were no longer interested in camping experiences, decided to sell camp. A small group of past camp directors and Girl Scout Volunteers tried to persuade them differently and were given the opportunity to run the camp for several years. The group filed for non-profit status and became The Friends of Camp during that time. In 2007 the Girl Scouts moved forward with the elimination of their resident camp program and put the camp on the market. The Friends of Camp El-O-Win raised $800,000 and purchased the camp 6 months later. In the summer of 2013 the Friends of Camp El-O-Win will operate programs for their 9th consecutive summer camping season!