Media & Communications Specialist

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

• Every living being has inherent value.
• The community is better when everyone contributes.
• We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.
• Everyone has the power to change their world.

Capture the spirit of camp through photography, videography, and storytelling! The Media & Communications specialist guides creative projects, using communication skills to build connections, support programming, and celebrate camp life—all while enjoying the fun of the camp season!

PEAK prefers that the Media & Communications Specialist live on site to be fully immersed in the camp experience. However, schedule accommodations may be made for candidates living within commuting distance. Whether living on-site or off-site, this position must be available on the following dates:

• Staff Orientation:
  June 18 - 24
• Session 1:
  June 27 - July 8
• Session 2:
  July 11 - 22
• Session 3:
  July 25 - August 5
• Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up:
  August 8 - 13
• Family Camp:
  August 14 - 16

• Capture and post daily photos of campers to PEAK social media profiles to share the camp experience with caregivers.
• Communicate regularly with PEAK’s Milwaukee-based Impact & Engagement team to share content and align communication practices.
• Travel to Milwaukee on the first day of each camp session to take headshots of program participants and upload them to the organization’s database.
• Build nurturing relationships and engage regularly with program participants to help them feel more comfortable being photographed, recorded, and/or interviewed.
• Manage special photo or video projects to celebrate camp, staff, and campers during the summer and for future promotional materials.
• Support with camp programming set-up and facilitation as assigned. This may include providing camper supervision and engagement. The Media & Communications Specialist may be asked to step in as a substitute for program staff and cabin counselors, including overnight stays with a cabin of up to 8 campers.
• Participate fully in the camp experience—getting to know campers, staff, and joining all-camp activities when the schedule allows.

• This position is compensated at a rate of $650 per week, pre-tax.
• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast‑paced environment and embrace change and be flexible.
• Experience with photography, videography, and video editing.
• While not required, experience with Canva, Mailchimp, and social media platforms including Facebook & Instagram would be beneficial.

• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.

• The Media & Communications Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Camp Operations, with additional guidance and assignments from the Camp Director, Assistant Director of Camp Programs, and Milwaukee Impact & Engagement team.

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