Summer Camp Marketing Intern

Description

The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project.

We are Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) serving girls in grades K-12 in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties. We bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 19,000 girls and 10,200 adult members.

We are looking for a talented Summer Camp Marketing Intern to join our team.

The Summer Camp Marketing Intern plays a vital role in helping tell the story of our exciting and fun filled Summer Camps. The person in this position has the unique opportunity to use their organizational and creative skills to document the camp’s mission of providing children with a meaningful summer experience.  The Camp Marketing Summer Intern will work on-site daily, checking in with each Camp Director on their assigned camp property days. The intern will be supervised by GSNNJ Marketing Staff and will report to the Riverdale Service Center one day per week to work directly with the marketing team. A laptop, camera, and Go Pro are provided for use during this internship. This position requires a personal vehicle and the ability to drive to our New Jersey camp locations in Kinnelon and Mendham, as well as to our main office in Riverdale, rotating locations and days each week. 

Responsibilities:

• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos of campers, staff, and camp activities for promotional use
• Develop, create, and share engaging content regularly on camp social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram
• Produce Day in the Life videos for social media
• Produce slideshows that will motivate staff performance (one for the end of the season and one for a staff reunion)
• Produce slideshows for camper reunions
• Conduct video interviews with campers and staff to tell their stories and inspire potential campers and staff 
• Upload and organize all camp photos and videos taken in a digital library
• Adhere to Girl Scouts of the USA brand guidelines (training will be provided) 
• Enforce “no photo” requests of parents (ensure that no child on the No Photos List appears in any promotional materials during camp sessions or when professional photographers and videographers are visiting 
• Develop a photography and video schedule that highlights key activities, camper engagement, and special moments
• Work with Marketing Staff on photo/video shoots regarding the camp program and properties 
• Communicate with camp leadership and the GSNNJ marketing team on a regular basis for attendance and workflow
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3:30 pm (30 minutes of unpaid lunchtime included)
• This role will work on-site and float regularly between our two camps and Riverdale Service Center.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement is 18 years. 
• Must know how to use a digital camera or phone for taking and editing photographs and video clips for use in social media. 
• Must have a working knowledge of social media platforms and a personal presence on social media to be able to connect with our professional accounts. 
• Be able to write professionally for social media, newsletters, and marketing emails. Will be trained in brand requirements, voice, and style. 
• Previous experience in photography, videography, or social media content creation preferred.
• Proficiency in photography and basic editing.
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and cloud storage solutions. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience in a camp or outdoor setting is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.