Marketing Assistant

Title - Marketing Assistant (Seasonal)

Department - Marketing

Location - Camp Based (Camp located in Gypsum, CO), non-residential or residential

Reports To - Marketing Manager

Status - Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal

Classification - Non-exempt 

Schedule - Weekdays/Weekends/Evenings

Hours - 20-40 hours/week

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Assistant will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by acquiring, organizing, and utilizing photography, videography, and camper/volunteer testimonials and interviews during the core summer camp season. The Marketing Assistant will capture the magic and spirit of each camp session and will support the dissemination of such information with internal and external parties. The Marketing Assistant will work 20-40 hours per week that support scheduled camp activities from mid-May through mid-August.

Please note, that you must be 16 years of age or older by your training start date to be eligible for this position. This could be a residential or non-residential position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Capture the joy of camp through photos, videos, magical moments, interviews, stories, and testimonials during Camp Programs and Special Events.
• Assist the Marketing Coordinator in photography needs for specific branded marketing/advertising photos (magazines, newspaper, website, brochures, impact report) and other marketing requests.
• Support the collection of marketing content by assisting with interviews, videos, quotes, and writing stories.
• Serve as a resource to the seasonal camp photographer as needed during camp sessions, where applicable.
• Work alongside volunteer photographers and the Marketing Coordinator to support photo organization and sharing throughout each Summer Camp session for “best of” photo albums, ensuring all teams can access and use images for their respective needs in a timely manner.
• Assist with daily camp photography - capture high-quality photos throughout Summer Camp to document memorable moments, ensuring a variety of shots that reflect the camp experience for marketing use.
• Work with the Marketing Coordinator to organize, label, and upload photos to the digital photo library daily for easy access and use in marketing materials. Use facial recognition tools appropriately to help identify campers in photos needed for content, while respecting media consent restrictions.
• Interview campers, volunteers, and summer staff as identified and transcribe interviews to create content (stories, quotes, camp activities).
• Participate in social media calendar meetings with the Marketing team and contribute creative ideas for posts throughout the camp season.
• Systematically organize all media captured in accordance with established systems and procedures – for marketing purposes.
• Compile information for camp session mission stories that will be disseminated to key stakeholders throughout the summer.
• Collaborate with Summer Staff specialists to photograph/capture significant programming daily.  
• Receive camper artwork to scan or photograph, which will be used for a variety of Development and Marketing purposes.
• In collaboration with other members of the team, ensure that media release restrictions are honored and adhered to.
• Support fellow marketing team members as a resource and scribe in real time as story opportunities arise and happen.  
• Download Marketing team daily on impact stories/ magic moments.  
• Support marketing and development at special events with photography or branded material.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be detail orientated 
• Ability to work on a Team 
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop and stand
• Ability to interact and work with campers and adults for content and photos.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and interest in learning new things
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.  
• Experience in photography and capturing high-quality images is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office Based / Indoors - 25-50%

Desk / Computer work - 25-50%

Sitting - 25-50%

Outdoors - 25-50%

Standing - 50%

Walking / Moving - 50-75%

Lifting / carrying - Up to 50lbs

Company Vehicles - NA

Special requirements - NA

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch .

ACKNOWLEDEGMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.