Digital Media Coordinator (Summer) Job at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Int

Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2025, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you'll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living. Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact!

Position Overview

Join us in the summer of 2025 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey at Interlochen. We are seeking a creative and passionate Digital Media Coordinator who embodies our core values and is committed to nurturing young artists. As a Digital Media Coordinator, you'll play a major role in coordinating the efforts of staff photographers by organizing, archiving, and curating the digital assets that are created each summer.

What You Get To Do

• Creating, managing, and updating a schedule for staff photographers
• Uploading digital photography to an online archive
• Curating photography and video clips identifying media to feature across media channels
• Uploading and transcoding video for videographers
• Assisting with photography and videography activities, depending on skill level, interests, and the demands of the schedule
• Working with the directors and managers of marketing and content to ensure assignments are completed and executed well
• Understanding logistics and camp schedules
• Managing equipment

What You Get

• Compensation: $1,857 stipend
• Meals, on-campus lodging
• 10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents
• 20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
• 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze

What You Need

• Availability 06/13/25 - 08/03/25
• Prepared to live in a dorm or nature cabin with a roommate. While we offer accessible housing accommodations, please note that due to the rustic nature of our camp, these options are limited.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent organization, logistics, and scheduling skills
• Photography curatorial skills (an eye for good photography)
• Proficiency with online tools including Google Calendars, and Google Sheets
• Ability to organize and upload photography to an online archive
• Photography skills (ideal, but not required)

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What to Expect about Camp Life

• Rustic Living: You'll be living in a dorm or nature cabin setting, surrounded by the beauty of northern Michigan. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are not provided in the nature cabins, encouraging a true disconnect from the digital world and a deeper connection with nature and those around you.
• Embrace the Outdoors: The camp is nestled in a wilderness area, so expect to encounter wildlife and insects as part of the experience. Embracing the natural environment is key to enjoying your time here.
• Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important.
• Community and Camaraderie: You'll be part of a tight-knit community where collaboration, creativity, and support are at the forefront. The connections you make here will be lifelong.

About Interlochen

Interlochen Arts Camp has been a haven for creative talent for nearly a century. Our summer camp is a vibrant, transformative experience where young artists from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and grow. We offer a range of programs spanning music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film & new media, and interdisciplinary arts, providing a platform for every artist to thrive.