Job Title: Video Intern
Reports to: Guest Services Specialist & CampManager
Mission/Authority
The essential purpose of Young Life is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people. This is largely accomplished at Young Life camps through activities that illustrate certain aspects of Christ’s life and teachings. Each activity conducted by Young Life staff in the camp environment is intended to convey a specific message about Christ to young people, in a manner that is coordinated with other activities, leading to a continual spiritual experience during the week.
The duties of the video intern are an integral part of the spiritual program of the camp. The intern must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern as he or she relates to campers, guests and staff. All staff members are expected to model Christian principles and the standards of Young Life at work and outside of work; staff members must represent Young Life positively and professionally within the local community.
This position is responsible for the filming and production of all camp videos and slide shows.
Essential Duties
1. Minister to, direct, and encourage campers, guests, volunteer leaders, and staff in a manner consistent with Christian principles, Young Life’s mission, and the spiritual program of the camp.
2. Film events and activities occurring at camp.
3. Establish a filming schedule in conjunction with the camp schedule.
4. Edit footage to create a daily video for club every day.
5. Create a 15-20 minute video of the week at camp according to Young Life’s video scrapbook program’s guidelines.
6. Upload finalized video scrapbook to the internet before the conclusion of each week at camp.
7. Assist program team with video needs as needed and assigned by property staff.
Other Duties
1. Be available to rise to the unexpected needs of campers, staff, and guests that are not related to the video intern position.
2. Attend all intern functions.
Qualifications
1. Must display a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Must have a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro editing software, filming techniques, etc…
3. Must be self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision.
4. Must possess a willingness to learn and accept direction from the Camp Staff.
5. Must be able to maintain equipment and a clean and organized work area.
6. Possess a working knowledge shot selection, timing and lighting.
7. Must be in good physical condition to be able to accompany campers on all activities in order to acquire video footage (i.e. ropes course, bikes, etc…)
8. Must attend training session in Colorado Springs in the spring prior to internship.
9. Must be creative and have a drive to experiment and try new things in order to improve the camp videos.
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
KDY 10/2011