Summer Camp Communications & Storytelling

True Friends; Minnesota; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing and meals

Transportation options from MSP

Job summary

True Friends seeks a summer marketing and communications team member to capture stories, create content, and develop materials across photography, video, and writing. You’ll work on camp programs at multiple Minnesota sites, building a portfolio while contributing to nonprofit marketing efforts.

Roles include documenting campers, staff, and activities, conducting interviews, and producing content for websites, social media, and newsletters. On-site housing is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in photography, multimedia content creation, and/or communications.
• Ability to capture stories and conduct interviews with campers, staff, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Portfolio or samples of work are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Capture authentic photo and video content of campers, staff, activities, events, and daily camp life.
• Conduct interviews with campers, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop written stories and content for websites, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and other communications.
• Capture candid and posed photography for marketing, communications, publications, social media, and digital platforms.
• Film interviews, b-roll, lifestyle footage, and other multimedia content.
• Edit photo and video content into polished, public-facing materials.
• Identify meaningful moments and stories that demonstrate the impact of True Friends programs.
• Assist with social media content planning and storytelling.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team and other departments on creative projects and campaigns.
• Contribute creative ideas for storytelling, communications, and seasonal campaigns.
• Organize, label, and manage digital media and content assets.
• Support media outreach, press releases, and other communications projects as appropriate.
• Support special marketing and communications projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Photo capture

Photo editing

Lighting & composition

Storytelling

Portfolio building

Video production

Video editing

Creative Suite

Social content

Graphic design

Writing & storytelling

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut

CapCut

Job description

Join us in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!

About The Opportunity

Spend your summer at True Friends helping tell the stories that show the world what’s possible.

We’re looking for creative, curious, and motivated individuals to join our summer marketing and communications team. You’ll spend your summer immersed in our camp programs, capturing the people, experiences, and moments that make True Friends special.

Depending on your experience and interests, you may focus primarily on photography, multimedia content creation, written storytelling and communications, or a combination of these areas.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to build your portfolio, gain real‑world nonprofit marketing and communications experience, and create content that makes an impact.

Where You Could Work

• Camp Friendship | Annandale, MN — Primary Location
• Camp Courage | Maple Lake, MN
• Camp Eden Wood | Eden Prairie, MN

You don't have to live near a True Friends site to apply! Our Counselor positions are residential and include on‑site housing and meals during employment, making this a great opportunity for individuals who live outside the immediate area, including those from other states! True Friends also offers transportation options from MSP Airport and designated bus stations to help you get to camp.

What You Might Do

• Capture authentic photo and video content of campers, staff, activities, events, and daily camp life
• Conduct interviews with campers, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Develop written stories and content for websites, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and other communications
• Capture candid and posed photography for marketing, communications, publications, social media, and digital platforms
• Film interviews, b‑roll, lifestyle footage, and other multimedia content
• Edit photo and video content into polished, public‑facing materials
• Identify meaningful moments and stories that demonstrate the impact of True Friends programs
• Assist with social media content planning and storytelling
• Collaborate with the Marketing team and other departments on creative projects and campaigns
• Contribute creative ideas for storytelling, communications, and seasonal campaigns
• Organize, label, and manage digital media and content assets
• Support media outreach, press releases, and other communications projects as appropriate
• Support special marketing and communications projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Find Your Fit

During the application and prescreen process, we’ll learn more about your experience, interests, creative strengths, and goals.

You may be a strong fit for this opportunity if you have experience or an interest in:

Photography & Visual Storytelling

• Photography and photo editing
• Composition, lighting, and visual storytelling
• Outdoor, action, or event photography
• Adobe Lightroom or similar editing tools
• Building a photography portfolio

Multimedia Content Creation

• Photo and video production
• Video editing and storytelling
• Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, CapCut, or similar tools
• Social media content creation
• Graphic design and digital content

Communications & Written Storytelling

• Writing, journalism, communications, marketing, or public relations
• Interviewing and developing compelling stories
• Writing for websites, email, social media, and other platforms
• Understanding audience, messaging, and brand voice
• Photography or other visual communications

You don't need to have experience in every area. We’re interested in learning what you do best and how your skills could contribute to our team.

Why You’ll Love It

• Tell meaningful stories: Capture and share experiences that demonstrate the impact of True Friends.
• Build your portfolio: Create real work across photography, video, writing, social media, web, and marketing.
• Get hands‑on experience: Work directly in an active nonprofit and camp environment.
• Be where the action is: Spend your summer in camp programs, activities, and events rather than behind a desk.
• Meet amazing people: Work alongside campers, staff, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Work creatively: Bring your ideas and perspective to real marketing and communications projects.
• Make an impact: Help showcase the abilities, experiences, and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications
• A diverse professional portfolio
• Experience in photography, writing, interviewing, video, editing, or content development
• Exposure to social media, digital marketing, public relations, and storytelling
• Experience collaborating with marketing and communications professionals
• Experience working in a mission‑driven organization and active camp environment
• The opportunity to create work that highlights the experiences and abilities of individuals with disabilities

Schedule

• Full‑time seasonal position, typically early June through mid‑August
• Specific schedules and time commitments vary based on program and assignment
• May include weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• Travel between True Friends camp locations may be required
• Specific schedules and time commitments will be discussed during the hiring process

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience or demonstrated interest in photography, video, writing, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Creativity and a strong eye for compelling stories and moments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Comfort working in active, outdoor, and changing environments
• Ability to work around campers, staff, volunteers, and individuals with a range of abilities and needs
• Ability to pass the required organizational background study

A portfolio, reel, writing sample, photography examples, or other examples of your work are highly valued.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an active position that involves working across camp locations and program areas. Staff should be prepared to:

• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including sun, heat, and rain
• Spend extended periods standing and walking while gathering stories or capturing content
• Bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and navigate uneven terrain
• Move through active program areas to document activities and events
• Lift, carry, and transport cameras, computers, tripods, lighting, props, or other equipment and supplies as needed
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while working on your feet for extended periods
• Use computers, phones, cameras, editing software, and other technology throughout the workday
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work around campers, staff, volunteers, and individuals with a range of abilities and needs

Specific physical demands and environmental conditions may vary based on program and assignment.

Compensation

• $15.57 per hour
• Returning staff may be eligible for higher wages and bonuses
• On‑site housing and meals are provided during employment

Interested?

Bring your curiosity, creativity, and perspective. Whether you’re a photographer, writer, videographer, designer, storyteller, or someone who simply loves finding meaningful stories, we’d love to learn more about you.

You’ll help tell the stories that show what’s possible at True Friends.