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Summer Camp Media Staff

Wanakee
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Position: Media Staff

Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Operations Director


 

Position Summary:

The Media Staff is a skilled storyteller who captures the daily life of our campers, volunteers, staff, and site through photography and other media, and shares the great things happening at Wanakee using digital tools. Experience taking photos outdoors, indoors and in variable lighting is a must, as we have a wide variety of photographic needs, including group photos, campfires, talent shows, and landscapes. 


 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capture (on camera, film etc.) the life of camp each day  
    • Use program schedules to ensure all sites are photographed every 1-2 days and that all activities and each individual camper (excepting those who are not eligible to be filmed) are photographed at some point each week.  
    • Consult waivers to ensure only eligible campers are photographed/filmed etc.  
    • Edit and organize photos as instructed for upload onto social media, storage, and future use in online and print marketing.  
    • Manage scheduling, printing, and distribution of site photos  
    • Upload photos to online albums at least 2x/week (3x preferred)
    • Please note: all photos, videos, recordings etc. taken through the course of employment at Wanakee are the sole property of Wanakee. All content must be stored on authorized machines at the end of employment. Media waivers for Wanakee do not extend to public use by non-camp entities. 
  • Tell Wanakee’s story in new and engaging ways  
    • Maintain and improve Wanakee’s social media presences (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube) and digital marketing  
    • Build content library for future marketing (photos, camper quotes etc), including recommendations for a year-round marketing plan (present to Communications Committee)  
    • Cull the best images from each week and share with Communications Committee  
    • Collect #iheartcamp photos and engage other industry-wide initiatives  
    • Build base content for monthly year-round Newsletters (Constant Contact or other) 
  • Create an end-of-week slideshow (or other media) to share during check-out 
  • Collaborate with office staff to provide photos of all first time campers to their families during their week of camp.


 

Other Job Duties:

  • Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading as needed.
  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnight, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Directors, which may include assisting in other areas of camp.


 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification (course offered to staff during training).
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Background in Photography and Social Media required, including editing. Experience with videography desired  
  • Access to proper equipment (camera, laptop, photo editing software)  
  • Experience in a summer camp setting preferred, though not required  
  • Ability to work on a team, relate and work well with others.  
  • Self starter and organizer.  
  • Ability to meet deadlines, take directions, and work independently  


 

Physical Aspects of the Position:

  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.  
  • Appropriate level of fitness for taking photos in a rustic camp environment during lively activities, including sports, hikes, boating etc.  
  • Requires range of hearing and eyesight adequate to observe camper/staff/guest needs, communicate safety concerns, and provide directions for capturing the perfect photo.  
  • Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including climbing, standing, swimming, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering programs in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.


 

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Salary: $3,150 (Note: For international staff, this amount may be adjusted for applicable visa or agency fees.)

Room and board provided for the duration of the seasonal contract. 

Bonuses available for obtaining and using lifeguard and/or ropes certification during the summer.


 

About Wanakee: 

Wanakee is a traditional Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center, owned and operated by the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our camp and retreat programming focuses on building loving relationships and communities of radical acceptance. Find us at www.wanakee.org or on most social media outlets @wanakeenh.