NOLS Internships

NOLS Video Production Internship

Positions available: 3

Start date: June 2, 2008

Application Deadline: April 1, 2008

Notification Date: April 15, 2008

Job Description
The NOLS Video Production Interns will work closely with our Curriculum and Marketing departments to develop short educational and promotional videos to further the school's mission.

The interns will initially mentor with NOLS staff to become familiar with NOLS video equipment and hone basic production skills. The team of interns will then work more and more independently to produce and distribute additional video projects, rotating through leadership and support roles.

Interns will be evaluated on the quality of their work and their follow-through with project completion. They will be expected to set personal development goals and develop an action plan to achieve them, while producing short videos for NOLS.

Administrative tasks include cataloging, backup, and other maintenance tasks.

Internship Goal
Upon successful completion each intern will be able to independently develop a video project from concept through production to posting on the web.

Position Location: NOLS International Headquarters, Lander, Wyoming

Position Length: 3 month position

Compensation: A stipend of $100/week is provided

Possible Video Projects:

• Branch welcome videos
• 'How-to' skills videos
• Companion videos for NOLS text books
• Environmental concepts
  (See example NOLS videos on YouTube)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• NOLS graduate preferred
• Possess creativity and passion for the NOLS mission
• Experience with non-linear video editing software (ie. Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Avid)
• Strong writing skills
• Videography
• Collaboration and cooperation to achieve group goals
• Experience with web-based video distribution tools (ie. YouTube, Facebook, MySpace etc.)
• Physically able to participate in strenuous backcountry travel while carrying a ridiculous amount of production equipment
• Display habits that show you care about attention to detail
• Most importantly, have a great attitude and be a team player

Skill Development Opportunities:

• Improve videography skills
  • Camera work
  • Lighting
  • Interviewing
  • Sound
• Improve production skills
  • Project planning
  • Teamwork
  • Editing
  • Video distribution

College Credit is available.

Criminal Background Check:
A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

Contact: Interested individuals should send a resume, cover letter, and a sample video.

Brad Christensen
NOLS Webmaster
284 Lincoln St.
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-2271
brad_christensen@nols.edu