Bereavement Programs Manager

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:

The Bereavement Programs Manager provides day-to-day management and administration of the development, growth, operations, and success of Eluna’s national in-person Camp Erin network and program. This position will also contribute to the development of additional grief support initiatives. The Bereavement Programs Manager position is ideal for clinicians interested in program development and management, partnership cultivation and care, and providing training and support to providers. Occasional travel to professional conferences and for Camp Erin site visits will be required. This position reports to the Director of Bereavement Programs, who is remote. This is a grant funded position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the relationship lead for all Camp Erin locations (approximately 35).
• Provide oversight of partners organizations to ensure Camp Erin programmatic quality through best practices, pre- and post-camp reporting, and program evaluation.
• Cultivate strong partner organization relationships through partner support and benefits.
• Identify trends and needs of partner organizations, participants, programming, and the bereavement field. Develop related resources, trainings, and networking opportunities.
• Enhance the Camp Erin Best Practices Guide and program resources to ensure high quality, safe, and welcoming Camp Erin programs that integrate current standards in childhood bereavement support, camping practices, and youth therapeutic models.
• Support the Director with outreach, selection, and training of new Camp Erin partner organizations and onboarding of new team members at existing locations.
• Support the Director in the strategic development of the Camp Erin program model, with the goal of reaching youth and families not previously served.
• Collaborate with Bereavement Programs team on the maintenance and success of Camp Erin systems, such as the Camp Erin Portal, Salesforce, and electronic forms.
• Work with the Bereavement Programs team to track program data, share impact, and provide grant metrics, narrative, and reports to Eluna’s Development and Communications teams.
• Develop, implement, and manage special grant projects, deliverables, and partnerships.
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with individual, corporate, and government funders.
• Promote Eluna as a leader in the childhood bereavement field through strategic relationships, presentations at bereavement conferences, and participation in special initiatives.
• Collaborate with Eluna team members on projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s level counseling, social work, or related degree; credentials preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working with children and families who are grieving
• Experience with: youth and family bereavement camps, developing and implementing processes, programming objectives, and best practices, implementing trauma-informed programs that emphasize welcoming environment, needs assessment and resource development, and establishing and building relationships with stakeholders, funders, and partners

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Service-oriented individual who consistently demonstrates respect, compassion, and care
• Passionate interest in successful program management
• Clear and warm written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with customer relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar database)
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools
• Facilitation of interdepartmental collaboration to successfully implement mission
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confident self-starter with consistent follow-through
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidentiality, honesty, and discretion required
• Commitment to Eluna’s mission

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; salary range is expected to be in the $65,000 – $73,000 range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, and generous paid time off.

How to Apply

Email resume and cover letter with (1) approximate available start date (2) minimum salary range requirements, and (3) explanation of how you meet the required criteria to Jean Heflin Kane, at jeankane@elunanetwork.org. Submissions missing either of these required items will not be considered.

About Camp Erin

Eluna’s Camp Erin is the largest national free grief camp network for kids, teens, and families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. A variety of day, overnight, and online camp programs empower youth and their adult caregivers to explore their grief, build coping skills, and have fun in a supportive community through a mix of grief support and camp activities. Programs are held throughout the year by a network of expert community partners across the US and Canada and through Eluna’s Camp Erin Online. Through the generosity of our supporters, Camp Erin has brought connection and joy to over 40,000 children and teens.

Eluna is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, and generous paid time off.