Summer 2026 - Education Internship - Biloxi, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions • Biloxi, MS

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About The Position

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 family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse
group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of
Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team
involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

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 nine companies in Mississippi to qualify for this
certification in 2025-2026. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a
healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective
goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

Position Overview:

This position supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation
services for campus-based programs.
Intern will work with program staff to organize and facilitate intramural,
recreational, and leisure time activities for youth.
Student’s must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills,
maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with
diverse needs. Students must be able to integrate into our 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 orientation and training
session at the beginning of their internship.
Business Professional 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.

Requirements

• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
• All interns are required to attend a mandatory orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
• Business Professional or Clinical Attire.
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.

Responsibilities

• supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation services for campus-based programs
• work with program staff to organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities for youth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed