Camp Media Specialist

Description

$16.50/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership

Under the general direction of the Experience Department, this position is to further the mission of the camp by capturing the daily life of our campers through photo, as well as maintain our presence via social media during the summer months. All necessary equipment will be provided. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image, and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

• Responsible for capturing photos at camp each day
  • Photos to include: representation of each village and/or unit; aquatics — pool, slash pad and water play; unique elements — climbing tower, zipline, water front, bounce pillow, etc.; arts and crafts; sports and archery; general. fun/smiling faces; themed activities; kids in nature; kids in Y shirts whenever possible; campers with counselors; diversity in age and race.
  • Critical to ensure you have updated no photo list to ensure campers who are photographed and shared are allowed.
  • Work with camp staff to coordinate best times to be available for capturing photo.
  • Assist with the coordination of group photographs, such as sibling photos, unit photos and all camp photos.
• Responsible for posting the Top 20 images of the day on the camp’s Facebook and Instagram account. Also responsible for caption writing each day
  • Use of Instagram stories is encouraged when photos/short videos tell a great story. No more than 5 a day.
  • Size images appropriately. A size dimension cheat sheet will be provided.
  • No text overlay on images.
• Responsible for posting ~100 varied images of the day on the Parent Portal daily.
• Complete all necessary YMCA required trainings.

• Must be 17 years of age with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Demonstrated skills in photography; portfolio and/or examples to be supplied upon application
• Experience utilizing social media, specifically Facebook & Instagram
• Must embody values consistent with the mission of the YMCA
• Have the ability to work with a diverse population

• Ability to bend, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and transport equipment from one location to another.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity. (i.e., outside in all weather)