Audio Visual Intern ~ Christian Retreat Center

Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year.

The Audio Visual Intern (AVI) will be responsible for the creation of social media content, event photography as needed, and assisting the marketing team to tell the Spruce Lake Ministries' stories. The AVI serves as a member of the retreat center summer team and performs other duties as assigned by the summer team manager.

Prerequisites:

• Growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Adheres to, promotes and endorses the mission, vision, and values of Spruce Lake
• Must have a teachable spirit; team-player attitude, and servant heart.
• Must be responsible; industrious, hospitable, and enthusiastic

Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) photography/videography experience
• Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills
• Ability to perform "hands on" tasks as well as manage projects
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms
• Basic knowledge of photo editing
• Basic knowledge of a graphic design tools like "Canva" or "Illustrator"
• High School Education/GED equivalent
• Driver's License (required to drive to Pinebrook campus on occasion to take photos)

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk and/or hike around the camping environment including on uneven terrain, and to lift or carry photography and videography equipment.

Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers.

At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance.

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