Video Documentation and Social Media Summer Internship NYC - Unpaid - Full-time - College Credit Available

Requirement for All Applicants: Can you please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io, following the instructions below?

• Motivation & Fit: Briefly describe what is the most exciting aspect for you about documenting the More Gardens Fund's summer projects, such as the Sprouting Justice LES & Rise Up! Green the Bronx, through video and social media storytelling.
• Engaging the Public & Youth: What do you believe is key to creating video and social media content that is engaging and meaningful about/for young people (ages 8-13) and community members from diverse backgrounds?

Please include a link (or attach documents) to your:

• Resume - required
• Video Portfolio / Reel - required
• Social Media Handles / Project Links - required
• Website
• Other relevant media materials

Company Overview More Gardens! Fund is a New York City-based community organization that blends public art, activism, and environmental education to advocate for and preserve urban community gardens. Centering and empowering BIPOC residents who are disproportionately affected by environmental racism, the organization aims to transform public thoroughfares and community gardens into vibrant, sustainable ecosystems.

Key Summer 2026 Initiatives

• Sprouting Justice & The Magical Earth Advocates Summer Nature Program (Lower East Side): An Open Streets program that activates the block in front of the Children's Magical Garden, transforming public thoroughfares into safe, joyful spaces for community celebration, creative expression, and pollinator-focused education.
• Rise Up! Green the Bronx (South Bronx): Brings environmental education and hands-on art programming to the Maria Sola Therapeutic Community Garden, utilizing functional, biomorphic living willow sculptures to empower local children and families as neighborhood land stewards.

Summer 2026 Timeline & Schedule

• Duration: June 11 – August 23, 2026 (Full-time)
• June & July Weekly Schedule:
• Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• August Weekly Schedule:
• Wednesday through Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Video Documentation and Social Media Summer Intern located in New York, NY. The intern will be responsible for creating video documentation of various events and activities, managing social media accounts, and promoting the organization's initiatives online. Daily tasks include recording and editing video content, drafting social media posts, and engaging with the community both online and offline. This internship is unpaid and offers college credit.

Qualifications

• Video Documentation and Technical Documentation skills
• Experience in managing social media accounts and crafting engaging content
• Analytical Skills and Documentation skills
• Technical Writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on-site in New York, NY
• Passion for community gardeners, environmental justice, and activism is key!