Seasonal Camp Communications & Media Specialist (Onsite)

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks a Communications and Media Specialist to write blog posts, create social content, and manage family emails. You’ll document daily camp life, draft newsletters, and produce longer articles for Founder Sparks.

Housing and meals are provided, and you’ll live onsite during training and camp sessions. Requirements include minimum age 18 with post-high school experience, First Aid/CPR, strong writing and blogging skills, and experience with social platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with at least one year of post-high school experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training available).
• Strong writing and editing skills for long and short form content.
• Experience blogging and managing social media for an organization.
• Familiarity with social media marketing and analytics across major platforms.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; able to multitask.
• Commitment to youth welfare, inclusivity and safe, respectful care.

Responsibilities

• Write and upload blog posts documenting life at camp on a daily or weekly basis.
• Draft social media content for all camp platforms at least three times weekly.
• Write and schedule camp family emails/newsletters with relevant information.
• Produce longer-form articles for Founder Sparks, the AYF newsletter.
• Gather content for social media marketing to be used year-round.
• Participate actively in camp activities, fostering an inclusive community.
• Mentor and connect with campers, modelling responsibility and compassion.
• Assist with office management tasks when needed during rotations.

Skills

Blogging

Social media

Writing

Editing

Time management

Multitask

Teamwork

First Aid CPR

Youth engagement

Job description

The American Youth Foundation seeks a Communications and Media Specialist to write blog posts, create social content, and manage family emails. You’ll document daily camp life, draft newsletters, and produce longer articles for Founder Sparks.

Housing and meals are provided, and you’ll live onsite during training and camp sessions. Requirements include minimum age 18 with post-high school experience, First Aid/CPR, strong writing and blogging skills, and experience with social platforms.