What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Media + Marketing Intern position at Moondance Adventures?
Job Type: Paid Summer Internship
Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM, 5 days a week (Adjusted schedule during Staff Training)
Dates: May 8 – August 8, 2025
About Moondance Adventures
Moondance is an adventure travel company for teens going to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places. Our culture thrives on connection, curiosity, and passion for the outdoors—and while this internship is an office-based role, it’s packed with real-world experiences that will immerse you in the inner workings of a small, vibrant business.
When you join us, you join a family—a family that celebrates successes, supports personal and professional growth, and believes in lifting each other to achieve big things.
The Opportunity
This isn’t your average internship. As part of the Moondance HQ team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, photography, and videography. You’ll learn the ins and outs of running a dynamic small business and building transferable skills and meaningful connections for your future career.
Your Responsibilities
- Digital Marketing: Organize and curate photo and video content to amplify our brand's story.
- Photography Branding: Collaborate with the Brand Director to edit, organize, and tag trip photos for each session—prepare for wanderlust!
- Staff Training: Support HQ during our 12-day Staff Training by assisting with lessons, organizing gear, and assisting with organization.
- Team Contribution: Be an active participant in shaping Moondance’s culture, policies, and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to being a 2026 Moondance Trip Leader.
- Previous experience with Moondance or similar summer programs/camps.
- Current enrollment in college or university, preferably studying media, marketing, photography, or videography.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Canva
Preferred Qualifications
- Photography and videography skills, with experience in editing and organizing content.
- Passion for creative storytelling and visual branding.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
- Independent, team-oriented, and servant-hearted mindset.
- Outgoing, family-oriented personality—someone who thrives in a close-knit culture.
- Experience with Final Cut Pro
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on Experience: Work on real projects that directly impact our business.
- Mentorship: Learn from our seasoned HQ staff who will guide you throughout your internship.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Skill Development: Grow your skills in digital marketing, project management, and communicating our strong brand through our marketing strategies.
- Networking: Moondance has a deep network of former trip leaders and HQ staff who are currently leaders in their industries–marketing, law, business, entertainment, real estate, etc... We can connect you with them.
- Career Growth: Opportunity to explore a dynamic and exciting industry while refining your professional trajectory.
Why Moondance?
Not only do we provide trips of a lifetime for teens, but we also create transformative and career-launching experiences for our trip leaders and HQ staff. We pride ourselves on cultivating talent and creating a strong community where we support each other’s personal and professional goals, celebrate successes, and problem-solve challenges. When you join Moondance, you’ve joined a family.
