Job Opening: Ohio River Way Outdoor & Travel Social Media Intern/Fellow
Position: Outdoor/Travel Social Media Intern/Fellow
Company: Ohio River Way
Pay: $3,000 stipend; free participation in an 11-day canoe trip, and local travel expenses covered for other events
Duration: Three months
Deliverables: 3-4 posts per week
Start Date: Mid-March 2025 - Mid-June 2025
Location: Ohio River Valley Region
About Us
The Ohio River Way is a 308-mile water trail through much of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Our mission is to help people find adventure, inspire care for the land and water, and boost the economies of vibrant Ohio River communities by building partnerships that promote safe, healthy outdoor recreation, education, and tourism.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about outdoor adventure and paddling? The Ohio River Way is seeking a creative, self-starting, nature-loving intern/fellow to develop engaging social media content that showcases recreation on the Ohio River. As an intern, you'll travel along the river, paddle, attend occasional weekend events, and create reels, videos, and posts that capture the essence of river life. You’ll also be responsible for meeting content deadlines and maintaining consistent communication with the Communications Manager.
Responsibilities:
Create dynamic social media content (primarily reels) promoting the Ohio River’s recreational activities
Travel along the Ohio River, attending events and documenting the experience
Share real-time updates from events, capturing the excitement and beauty of river life
Collaborate with the Communications Manager to align content with brand messaging
Manage and meet content deadlines reliably and efficiently
Occasionally represent Ohio River Way at various river-related events and festivals
Requirements:
Must be able to confidently and safely solo paddle a kayak or canoe
Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable traveling to various river locations
Must live within the Ohio River Valley region
Passionate about the outdoors, paddling, and travel
Available on occasional weekends for Ohio River events
Ability to create social media content, particularly on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively
Enthusiastic, reliable, and dependable
Key Dates:
Required availability for the 2025 Ohio River Way Challenge, a 280-mile wilderness trip with our team in 30-foot-long voyageur canoes with daily reels
Dates are currently being finalized in early/mid-May
Perks:
$3,000 over three months (plus qualifying reimbursement to cover travel expenses: including gas, campsites, and gear)
Free one-in-a-lifetime, 11-day canoe trip (campsites and meals included)
Opportunities to explore the Ohio River while honing your content creation skills
Gain experience working with a nonprofit focused on outdoor recreation and conservation
Networking opportunities in fields of outdoor recreation and conservation
To Apply:
Please submit the following to our Communications Manager at jessica@ohioriverway.org. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
Resume
A cover letter OR short content test (this end result will not be used or posted by the Ohio River Way.)
Cover letter: Explain why you're passionate about this position, your experience with outdoor recreation (especially paddling), and how your skills will contribute to promoting the Ohio River.
Content test: Create a short social media post (1 reel or TikTok) that highlights outdoor recreation or an event you’ve attended, along with a caption you'd use to engage your audience.
Availability - Provide your general availability, especially for weekend events from mid-March to mid-June and the canoe trip in early/mid-May. Include any dates or time frames when you might not be available due to prior commitments.