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Photojournalist Intern (Seasonal, Part-Time)

The Fresh Air Fund
Internship
On-site
Fishkill, New York, United States
$0 - $18 USD hourly


SUMMER 2026 PHOTOJOURNALIST INTERNSHIP


The Fresh Air Fund is a youth development organization providing transformative outdoor experiences, at no cost, for New York City children from underserved communities. For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.


Position Summary 

The Photojournalist Internship is focused on capturing candid and portrait photography, editing and uploading photo selects, and collecting testimonials to support The Fresh Air Fund’s communications efforts. The Photojournalist Intern is an integral part of the Communications team, and their work will document our summer programs and build our content library.


This role is a hybrid position and splits time between working remotely from home and at program sites multiple times a week at The Fund’s camps in Fishkill, NY and Harriman State Park. 


This is a seasonal role from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, August 21st, 2026. Typical hours are 9am-5pm, with the possibility for occasional evening and weekend commitments, working no more than 35 hours per week.


Responsibilities:

  • Photograph high-quality portraits and candids of camp activities.
  • Interview Fresh Air Fund participants and staff.
  • Use provided Canon Mirrorless camera and edit images using Adobe Lightroom.
  • Support creation of digital content for The Fund’s website, blog and social media.
  • Upload and tag images to The Fund’s photo database.
  • Organize and present interviews, photographs and other relevant content to the Communications Team.
  • Navigate participant records in Salesforce database.
  • Coordinate with members of camp staff to photograph assigned activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Required experience: 1-3 years (including internships, relevant coursework and work-study programs).
  • Must be at least 18+ years of age. At least one year of college is preferred.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Comfortable in the outdoors.
  • Drive to develop photography skills and to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent photography, lighting, and composition skills. 
  • Experience with natural light photography.
  • Interest in joining a youth development organization, working with youth in the outdoors and supporting The Fresh Air Fund’s mission and vision.
  • Experience using Canon DSLR camera systems and Adobe Lightroom is a plus. 
  • Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, The Fresh Air Fund requires all employees to meet applicable vaccination requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. As new public health issues arise, The Fresh Air Fund may require additional vaccinations. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption will be required as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment Period: Monday, June 22nd through Friday, August 21st, 2026

Hours per Week: 35

Compensation: $18/hour

Benefits: None

 

Application Instructions 

To apply, please submit a “Photojournalist Internship – Summer 2026” application.  Please include a cover letter with a link to your photography portfolio. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please. 


The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.