Summer Internship: Marketing and Photography Intern

Summer Internship: Marketing and Photography Intern

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Position Summary:

As the Marketing and Photography Intern, you’ll play a key role in visually telling the story of the Urban Ecology Center. Approximately 40% of this internship will focus on photography, capturing the people, programs, and places that make our work come alive. Portfolios are strongly encouraged!

This role supports our marketing and social media efforts by creating compelling visual and written content that builds awareness and highlights the impact of our work. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the “nuts and bolts” of a dynamic, fast-growing nonprofit while documenting a wide range of summer activities—from camps and community programs to field research and behind-the-scenes moments.

Our Summer Employment and Internship Experience:

• The Marketing and Photography Intern is paid a stipend of $1,120 on a bi-weekly basis. 
• This role is allotted 3 days (24 hours) of PTO for planned vacation or sick days.
• You will attend training for the first two weeks of your experience, with opportunities for further learning & development throughout the summer. We host both a Summer Kickoff event and an End of Summer Celebration.
• We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. 
• You will have the ability to attend all UEC events or programs at a low or no cost. Children of employees attend programming, including summer camps, at reduced rates.

Application Review Date: Monday, February 2nd

• It is strongly recommended that all interested applicants submit their applications by this date. 

Employment term: June 8th, 2026 to August 21st, 2026

Location and Schedule:. This position may include some remote work but requires regular time on-site, both indoors and outdoors, at all three branch locations.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Find, capture and create stories (photographic, video, written, and/or digital) about the activities going on at the Urban Ecology Center’s three branches during the summer. It’s a very active time; there will be lots to document!
• Photograph and film summer camps, volunteer programs, community science field research, community programs and other activities happening.
• Publish engaging content to the social media channels and possibly to the Urban Ecology Center’s blog. May require creating, soliciting and editing written content, photojournalistic stories or videos.
• Edit and organize digital assets including photographs, written stories or videos.

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To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate the following competencies:

We know that hardly anyone ‘checks ALL the boxes’ on job requirements, and that’s okay! If some or many of the items listed below describe you and your experiences, we’re excited to talk with you and encourage you to apply.

• Effective Communicator: you can articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. The ability to deliver information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Growth Mindset: You have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and incorporating feedback; you are optimistic about future opportunities. 
• Reliability and Agency: You build trust and exercise good judgment by meeting deadlines, delivering on commitments, prioritizing needs, and making considered and effective decisions.
• Efficient: You have strong attention to detail, are self-motivated, and are able to multitask. You are able to prioritize your work based on importance and urgency.
• You should have digital photography experience and social media familiarity (primarily Facebook and Instagram); competency with computers, audio-visual systems, printers and copiers. Prior experience with blogging, social media management, and video production is preferred.
• Strong cultural competency and commitment to equity, dignity, and justice.
• Affinity to the Urban Ecology Center's mission, vision, and values.

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Some college coursework in photography, journalism, marketing, digital storytelling or another related field.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods, typing on a computer keyboard, lifting objects of 25 pounds or less. Standing, walking, and bending for the majority of work hours.

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What does a typical workday look like?

Condition & Location: 

• Open office workspace with an active team atmosphere. Using shared workspaces at all three UEC locations. Our summer programs are held primarily outdoors, so the work environment will be dependent on weather conditions.

Schedule: 

• Standard business hours; Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Equipment Used: 

• Computer equipment, Google software.

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The Urban Ecology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.