Media Specialist - Camp Tuckaho

Summary of Position

The Media Specialist provides clerical and general support to the camp office, documents life at camp through photo and video, and maintains camp photo sharing platform. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

• Assists with general office duties as assigned
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
• Documents daily life at camp, unit photos, and camper photos through photo and video, organizes photos and ensures proper storage of all electronic and printed images.
• Maintains camp photo sharing platform, including uploading photos and video according to established timeline, review of all photos for quality prior to posting, and any maintenance of photo sharing platform.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated
• Reviews unit roster information and medical forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Responsible for ensuring photos of campers without media releases are not taken and/or shared.
• Creates an end of summer yearbook and staff slideshow.
• May live in a unit with campers as needed
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
• Has successful experience working with groups of children
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude
• Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors
• Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
• Experience using a DSLR camera

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

• Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member have unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.