Rippleffect is a non-profit youth and community development organization, serving over 4,000 youth annually. We own Cow Island, a beautiful 26-acre eco-campus in Casco Bay, Maine, where we run many of our youth and adult programs. Our mission is to promote youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities and living sustainably. Check out our website to read more: https://www.rippleffectmaine.org

Overview of position: The Media Associate will be responsible for documenting (both video/photo) the Rippleffect experience through our various programs and producing specific program media.  This media will be used to promote the work we are doing to empower youth in our community.

This position has these primary areas of responsibility:

• Collect photo/video media

• Curate, label and organize all collected media material

• Develop media shorts for specific programs

• Collect participant testimonials

• Develop print media from collected testimonials/media

Qualifications include experience or high interest in:

• Outdoor and multimedia content

• Computers/Technology 

• Writing/Editing 

• Youth Development 

• General Skills 

• Communications 

Requirements:

• Experience with photography and other multimedia platforms

• Strong communication skills

• Positive attitude

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Ability to multitask

• Strong attention to detail

Organizational Benefits from Rippleffect for this position include (but are not limited to):

• Spending summer days on beautiful Cow Island and Casco Bay!

• During work time meals

• Immersion in an inclusive, supportive community of over 40 guides, wilderness educators, operations, and food service staff

• Personal use (with permission) of Cow Island and sea kayaks

• Opportunities for additional “per diem”/weekend employment

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits and Stipends:

• Receive a biweekly stipend of $587 throughout the 10 week term throughout the 10 week term

• Choice of Education Award of $1300 or an end of summer cash stipend.

  • Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses at Title IV school

  • Cash stipend of $345

• Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid by AmeriCorps)

  • Stafford

  • Perkins

  • Some private loans (you must call lender to ask)

• Workers compensation

• Networking/professional development

Duration: This 10-week, full-time position will begin on June 19th