Summer Photojournalist/Marketing Intern

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County•Ithaca, NY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Photojournalist/ Marketing Assistant will work alongside our Primitive Pursuits Marketing Director to create content aimed at sharing our mission and inspiring communities to experience nature through our programs. You’ll be asked to capture the experiences of campers and staff each week and share these moments with campers’ families, prospective attendees, our local community, and the world through blog posts on our website and social media content. You'll be asked to interview campers, staff, take pictures and videos as well as write and publish blog entries that tell the story of the camp offerings each week. The Photojournalist/Marketing Assistant should be self-motivated and will work primarily independently, with supervision and support from the Primitive Pursuits Marketing Director. We are seeking someone who has a passion and interest in the marketing field and is looking for a way to expand upon their skills! Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Photography and video experience
Seeking to work on and with a team
Ability to work independently
Experience with deadlines and time management
Project management skills, including ongoing prioritization of tasks
Commit to working at least 5 weeks of the camp season June 29-September 4, 2026 in addition to staff training week (June 22-26, 2026)
Attend all of staff training June 22-26, 2026 (40 hours)
Computer and photography software literacy
Comfortability with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.)
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience crafting or conducting interviews
Ability to empathize with young children, families, and instructors
Outgoing, creative, and caring personality with a strong desire to grow personally and professionally
Excitement about spending every day outdoors in the woods in all weather
Passion for the natural world and outdoor education
Curiosity is required, experience is not

Responsibilities

Take photographs and videos each week at a variety of camps and locations
Compile and organize photos in our database
Interview campers and staff to gather quotes and testimonials
Edit and create video clips to promote our organization and programs
Write and publish weekly blog entries and email newsletters that provide an inside scoop into the campers’ experiences from each camp with photos
Design, create, and publish weekly social media content for our social media accounts
Specialized projects designed by you, to benefit your professional development goals
Cultivate a library of photos, stories, and quotes from campers, staff, and families for marketing use all year long
Work collaboratively with the Primitive Pursuits Marketing Director on all created and potential content to ensure it is mission and value driven
Immerse into the Primitive Pursuits culture to ensure all content is an adequate representation of our program mission and philosophy
Communicate with Instructors and the Summer Camp Leadership Team on potential content as needed
Collaborate with potential volunteers
Other tasks related to marketing and administrative responsibilities
Other duties as assigned