Summer Media Camp Educator

Do you enjoy working with kids and helping them discover their creativity? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a filmmaker and bringing stories of inspiration to the community?

We are seeking a Summer Media Camp Educator to help us provide media making experiences for campers ages 10 to 14. If you are naturally curious and enjoy helping children find their creative voice, join our camp team this summer and you could make a significant difference in the lives of youth.

About the Organization: Media Power Youth is a youth development nonprofit that helps young people advocate for the causes and people they care about by building healthy communication skills. We inspire young people to engage with media in thoughtful and creative ways that support their physical and mental well-being. We facilitate a wide variety of programs and provide resources for parents, educators, and emerging youth leaders.

Position Summary:

Our Summer Media Camp Educators will lead groups of 5 to 7 campers in educational activities within our two summer filmmaking programs and support our youth film celebration. Our Conservation Quest Camp is offered in partnership with NH Audubon. You will assist campers in exploring habitats and wildlife and how we can protect the natural places we love. Our Reel Explorers Camp is offered in partnership with the SEE Science Center. Using SEE exhibits as a backdrop, you will help campers explore sound while creating an entertaining story about science and community. You will host small group activities and teach the basics of video storytelling. With your guidance, campers will create short films and show them off at a film festival at a local theater. You will also help support the broader mission of Media Power Youth, helping young people build media literacy and healthy communication skills for long-term well-being.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a variety of hands-on activities to create a fun, inclusive, and supportive camp environment where campers are excited about making films and new friends.
• Engage in a wide range of camp activities including hiking, climbing, arts & crafts, and outdoor games.
• Oversee and maintain responsibility for campers’ safety and well-being.
• Build rapport and coordinate camp tasks with youth-serving professionals at host organizations as partners.
• Maintain filming equipment and camp supplies so they remain clean and in good working condition.
• Design educational materials and digital content to support the facilitation and promotion of Media Power Youth learning experiences.
• Assist with event planning for end-of-summer film celebration including community outreach, editing camper films for final viewing, and engaging participants during and after the event.
• Collaborate on camp maintenance including setting up activities, end-of-day clean up, lunch procedures, and end-of-day debriefings.
• Participate in camp trainings and other professional development opportunities. These events will enhance your facilitation skills and familiarize you with the safety guidelines and best practices of our host locations.
• Assist with program development and capacity building projects by providing insights on campers’ experiences and suggesting ways to enhance our programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned that help support Media Power Youth’s broader mission.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Passion for youth development and engaging others in learning new things, especially as it relates to media, technology, and well-being.
• Energetic, flexible, and resourceful. Filmmaking is a dynamic and collaborative process. Leaving room for kids to be spontaneous and curious makes for a more fun camp experience.
• Demonstrates interest in working with children and the ability to implement creative activities.
• Video production, editing, and visual design skills are a plus, however, prior knowledge is not necessary. We will teach you what you need to know to teach these skills to our campers.
• Ability to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 (with reliable transportation).

Schedule: This seasonal full-time position is from July through late August. Camp hours are Monday through Friday ~8:00am to 4:30pm. Hours may vary based on camp needs. An occasional weekend may be required for camp and film event preparations.

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20