Employer | John Ball Zoo |
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Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
Type | Internship |
Apply by | Deadline not specified—Apply ASAP! |
More details | https://jbzoo.org/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e946708cd019489d037737696&gns=LinkedIn%2BLimited |
Posted on | February 3, 2025 |
Description
John Ball Zoo is looking for a creative and energetic individual who is passionate about social media and photography to join the Marketing team for the summer. Work on a variety of projects that include photography, communications, and digital storytelling. Experience a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment working with other photographers and multiple departments. Grow your skills in organization, balancing projects, and visual storytelling. Get a chance to explore the zoo and its inhabitants and learn how to effectively translate that knowledge into enhancing the guest experience.
This is a paid position with 40 hours working 5 days a week.
Housing is not provided but can be arranged by the intern at a local university, find more information at https://www.gvsu.edu/internhousing/
Starting Pay: $14.50
Start Date: Week of 5/19/2025
End Date: No later than 8/8/25
Essential Duties:
• Creating content to be used in marketing including written, photo, and video content
• Assisting in building the high-quality photograph database
• Attend and capture photo and video content of after-hour events hosted at John Ball Zoo
• Research and report on social media trends
• Draft social media posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok
• Review and engage with customer reviews through social platforms
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in a relevant college program.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively and appropriately with coworkers, supervisors, managers and members of the public with a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge with photo editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom & Photoshop)
• Proficiency with professional DSLR & Mirrorless camera equipment with occasional weekends & nights during special events.
• Required Specialized Knowledge and/or Skills:
• Knowledge and experience with social media including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Click here to apply online.
Deadline not specified—Apply ASAP!