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Summer Camp Social Media Internship
Location: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing Department: Marketing / Summer Programs Position Type: Seasonal Internship Duration: Summer 2026 Reports To: Director of Programs / Marketing Team Position Summary: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is seeking a creative, energetic, and outdoors-oriented Summer Camp Social Media Intern to help capture and share the story of camp life throughout the summer season. This internship is ideal for a student interested in photography, videography, digital storytelling, branding, social media marketing, and outdoor adventure programming. The Social Media Intern will capture engaging photo and video content that showcases camper experiences, outdoor adventures, staff culture, leadership development, and the overall Wilderness Adventure community. This role combines visual storytelling, content creation, and digital marketing while working directly within an active summer camp environment. Interns will gain hands-on experience in content strategy, social media management, photography, videography, branding, and outdoor program marketing while building a professional portfolio in a fast-paced and highly creative setting. What You’ll Do: - Capture high-quality photos and videos of campers, staff, activities, and events throughout the summer - Create engaging content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube - Produce short-form vertical video content including reels, stories, and highlight edits - Help tell authentic stories that showcase adventure, friendship, leadership growth, and outdoor experiences - Work with camp leadership to identify and highlight key programs, events, and camper experiences - Edit and organize media content for daily and weekly use - Maintain a consistent visual style and brand voice across platforms - Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns and marketing initiatives - Conduct informal interviews with campers and staff for promotional storytelling content - Organize and archive digital assets throughout the summer Support camp events, staff culture initiatives, and promotional projects - Assist with general camp operations and community responsibilities as needed We are looking for someone who: - Loves storytelling through photo and video - Enjoys working outdoors and around kids - Is highly creative, organized, and self-motivated - Understands current social media trends and digital culture - Can thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment - Is excited to be part of a close-knit summer camp community - Has an interest in outdoor recreation, adventure education, marketing, or youth development Qualifications- Required: - Experience with photography, videography, content creation, or social media management - Familiarity with editing platforms such as Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools - Understanding of social media platforms and short-form content trends - Strong communication and organizational skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions - Ability to hike moderate distances while carrying camera equipment - Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn Preferred: -Previous camp experience -Experience creating content for brands, organizations, or personal projects -Drone photography/videography experience - Graphic design or copywriting experience - Interest in outdoor adventure, leadership development, or experiential education Internship Experience & Benefits: - Hands-on experience in social media marketing and digital storytelling - Opportunity to build a professional creative portfolio - Mentorship from camp leadership and marketing staff - Access to outdoor activities and camp programming - Networking and career development opportunities - Housing and meals may be available depending on position structure - Potential internship credit depending on school requirements Work Environment- This is an active, outdoor summer camp environment. Interns should be comfortable: - Working outdoors for extended periods - Walking long distances around camp property - Lifting and carrying media equipment - Working flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends - Participating in camp activities and community events About Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is an outdoor adventure camp and retreat center dedicated to personal growth, leadership development, and meaningful outdoor experiences. Through backpacking, climbing, paddling, mountain biking, caving, and community-centered programming, Wilderness Adventure helps young people build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships in the outdoors.
Job Application
Please complete the form to apply for a position with us or email employment@wilderness-adventure.com
Trip Leaders, Group Program Leaders
Wilderness Adventure is a year-round facility that hosts Summer Camp, Groups, and Events of all kinds. We have Summer Trip Leaders that work from Mid May to Mid August. Many of our summer camp Trip Leaders stay on through the fall to take on the role of Group Leader. Group Program Leaders may also work approximately 9 months from March to November. And finally, our Administrative team is either seasonal or year around.
During the summer months, Summer Trip Leaders co-lead groups of 12 campers ages 9-17 on 1, 2, or 3 week all-outdoors backpacking adventures. The season starts out in May with an intensive 2 week orientation where we train our new hires. Team members learn all of the activities we facilitate, develop camaraderie with your fellow leaders, apply our core principles (RAWC - Respect, Attitude, Work Ethic, and Communication), and learn our policies and procedures and immerse themselves in ‘Trail Mode’. During summer camp you may lead our 9-10 or 11-12 campers - these kids camp onsite all week but get an intro to our adventure activities. The older campers backpack or shuttle to a new campsite everyday while experiencing some of the exciting adventure activities that our region has to offer.
Group Leaders are responsible for facilitating all the activities we have onsite such as our high and low ropes courses, canoeing, climbing wall, pond kayak classes, tubing, mountain biking etc. In addition, we have several guided activities such as Rock climbing, Caving, Mountain Biking, White Water Kayaking, Canoeing and Backpacking. Group Leaders help work a variety of special events (Music Festival, Roanoke Go Outside Festival, Mountain Biking Weekend, etc) and are often assigned support, maintenance, and hospitality duties as needed.
Our “Group Program” clientele range from middle & high schools, colleges & universities, corporate retreats, youth groups, and is primarily lodge-based. Visiting groups may stay with us for just a day or as long as a week. During their stay, participants are broken up into smaller activity groups and rotate through various activities throughout the day while returning to our rustic Main Lodge for meals and evening downtime.
Our Philosophy
Participants
It’s not what we do but how we do it that makes a difference. Through careful instruction and positive encouragement from our experienced leaders and activity instructors, participants are motivated to face challenges that require both teamwork and individual effort. Our philosophy is “Challenge By Choice”: participants are encouraged, not forced, to attempt all activities. Guiding with this philosophy in mind allows campers to try new challenges in a supportive and caring environment where they will be respected for their own thoughts and feelings. In doing so, they are given the opportunity to try their hardest while not feeling terrible or dreadful if they need to back off or self-doubt becomes too much…an attempt at trying is greater than overall performance.
Our Staff
As a business designed to create unique and successful experiences for a variety of ages, we believe that our staff members are the backbone of our organizational strength. We believe that a strong, honest, positive, and enthusiastic personality is the bulk of what it takes to work in the field of Outdoor Adventure and Education at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing.
Our Guiding Principles
We’re not just looking for folks skilled in specific areas of outdoor adventure. We’re looking for people who embody our 4 Guiding Principles:
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Work Ethic
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Positive Attitude
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Respect
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Communication
Of course, a love for the outdoors is an absolute must but if you aren’t able to take responsibility for your mistakes and work together as a team, this isn’t the place for you. We are looking for staff members who are ok working with others…who are ok getting dirty, working hard, and celebrating their accomplishments as a team…carrying their own weight.
We’re looking for staff members who want to push themselves to become better leaders, better learners, and increase their confidence when making judgment calls in difficult situations. We are looking for staff members who seek adventure on their days off…who want to learn from others and experience the same feelings as their participants often do when they are out of their comfort zones. We are looking for staff members who will always find the silver linings in tough situations.