Fall 2026 - Recreation & Events Internship - Jackson

About the Organization

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Core Values that drive the organization include:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, focusing on trust and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families overcome extraordinary challenges.

About the Role

This position supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation, event, and volunteer services for campus-based programs. The intern will work with program staff to plan, organize, and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure-time activities and events for youth.

Students must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with diverse needs. They must be able to integrate into a vibrantly inclusive and passionate team.

This opportunity is unpaid and for academic credit only.

Internship Program Requirements

• All interns are required to attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
• Business Casual or Clinical Attire.
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Education, Recreation, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage & Family Counseling, or related field.
• Must be enrolled and in good academic standing with an accredited academic institution at the time of internship.