1365 - Camp Wakonda Media Specialist

OUR CULTURE:
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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Photography Specialist at YMCA Camp Wakonda maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. The Photography Specialist is responsible for coordination and output of media and photos for the summer programs. The incumbent must demonstrate our four core values: Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating the collection and output of media, video, and photos for all summer programs on a session-to-session basis.
• Create an end of session slideshows and recap videos weekly
• Edit and post pictures to YMCA Camp Wakonda’s Facebook and Instagram daily.
• Communicate with coaches and coordinators to create a daily photography/video schedule.
• Take a photo of each cabin group and print for each camper weekly
• Upload all media content to the shared marketing drive weekly.
• Assist with office, programming and planning duties as requested and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Must be available between May 18th-August 15th, 2025
  • Must possess strong photography and organizational skills.
  • Must have knowledge of photography software for editing and uploading.
  • Must Reside on Camp Premises, Room and Board are included
  • Must be 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
  • CPR Pro & First Aid Certification required
  • Able to observe camper behaviors and assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate management techniques, as well as enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures to the situation.
  • Must be able to assist campers in the event of an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)
  • Exemplify the YMCA core values of “Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.”

• • Safety-sensitive position: Apply appropriate safety and emergency procedures.
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to weather and program activities.
  • Physical ability to respond to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength
    and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of staff.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.