Media Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Media Specialist is responsible for capturing, organizing, and sharing the camp experience through high-quality photos, videos, and digital content. They manage daily media production, ensuring campers, staff, and families stay connected through engaging storytelling. This role involves photographing and filming activities, editing content, maintaining social media updates, and assisting with end-of-session media projects. The Media Specialist works closely with the camp leadership team to uphold camp values and create a vibrant, memorable record of the summer. 

OUR CULUTRE:  Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are safe: all staff have a responsibility to make sure their activity, environment and operation are safe. We are courteous: are caring and kind to all who come to camp, providing the best experience. We are for all: Our staff are expected to create a welcoming environment for all. We are magical: Our staff are expected to provide a magical experience that leaves guests with lifelong memory. We are efficient: Our staff provide top of the line work with a smooth and exemplary service. We create an amazing moments and people. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To do what is necessary to create a safe and positive experience for others 

2. Attend and assist in the facilitation of staff training and staff meetings

3. Be a professional role model for your campers and fellow staff  

4. Interpret, practice, train in and supervise safety and health regulations set by state, ACA and camp policy. In addition to making safety conscious decisions. 

5. Maintain professional appearance and decorum  

6. Photograph and film daily camp activities, special events, and camper experiences to document the summer. 

7. Edit photos and videos for daily uploads, end-of-session slideshows, social media, and promotional materials. 

8. Maintain and update camp social media accounts with engaging, high-quality content while adhering to camp guidelines. 

9. Uploading regular photos of camp activities to our photo sharing software 

10. Catalog and store photos and videos efficiently for easy access and future use 

11. Work with camp leadership to align media content with camp values, messaging, and branding. 

12. Ensure all media follows camp privacy policies and obtain necessary permissions for photo/video use. 

13. Manage and maintain camera equipment, editing software, and digital storage throughout the camp season. 

14. Assist in creating end-of-season videos, camper highlight reels, and other requested media projects. 

15. Be responsive to the dynamic camp environment, adjusting to schedule changes and capturing key moments as they happen. 

16. Strong communication with staff, parents and campers. This includes email, messaging, phone calls and regular face-to-face communication.  

17. Assist with set up and take down of activities if/when needed 

18. Assume an active role to incorporate nature, conservation and earth awareness 

19. Make sure that all campers feel a sense of belonging and feel included 

20. Ensure camp is safe, fun, challenging, and promotes youth development and skill progression. 

21. Work with leadership team to create the camp experience 

22. Develop skill set to assist in programs when needed 

23. Assist in emergency procedures  

24. Must be committed to carrying out the basic team purpose of Camp Westwood and the Pawtucket YMCA and the four core values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility 

25. Other duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age 
• Child Abuse Prevention training upon hire 
• Current or willing First Aid and CPR 
• Strong computer skills 
• Criminal Background check 
• Like children and have the ability to work with them and to understand their needs 
• Pass a drug screening if asked by management 
• Experience in photography, video editing, etc. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Running and playing with children 

• Ability to swim 

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. 

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 

• Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight 

• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. 

• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. 

• Position may require bending, leaning, climbing, kneeling, and walking. 

• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. 

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. 

BENEFITS:

• Training in First Aid and CPR  

• Lifeguard Training Available 

• Valuable experience in childcare, leadership and professionalism.  

Salary : $15 - $17