Camp Multimedia Intern at Chapin - ESF Inc

Join our Chapin team in Princeton: Capture Camp’s Excitement as a Multimedia Intern at ESF Camps!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast!

The Multimedia Intern is responsible for capturing, cataloging, and editing photos/videos of camp highlights used for weekly parent updates, end-of-summer slideshow, and other marketing campaigns.

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.
• Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

Requirements:

• Experience: We are looking for experience working with children. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. 
  • Strong video and photography experience required (photo and video editing software experience preferred)
  • Experience uploading, cataloging, and tagging photos and videos in Dropbox preferred.
• Education: Undergraduate student or recent graduate with a course background in photography, videography, and multimedia communications.
• Portfolio: All candidates must submit photography and video samples during the interview process
• Capable & Productive: Highly developed time management, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday. Start and end times may vary depending on the location and camp.
• Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Dive into the Camp Day! Master the site-level calendar of events and map out a weekly schedule in advance, knowing where to be and when to capture events.
• Photography & Video, including editing & cataloging:
  • Capturing and editing high-quality photos and videos of all camp highlights (guidance provided to identify opportunities)
  • Taking video clips of a “day in the life” camper activities and special events.
  • Photo and video editing for each project
  • Cataloging photos & videos. (Capture high-quality photos and video clips to fill a slide show of 20-25 minutes in duration)
• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.
  • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
  • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
• Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
  • Participate in weekly team calls with fellow interns and the Marketing team to discuss best practices and opportunities for improvements.
  • Inform the site director of any concerns regarding camp health, safety, and security.

Reporting Relationships:

• The Multimedia Intern reports directly to the Site Director on-site and the Marketing department at ESF Headquarters

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day  
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.  

This job description is subject to change at any time.