Media Coordinator

As the Media Coordinator, you are responsible for capturing the magic of Green River Preserve through photos, videos and other digital formats. You will tell the story of GRP to current and prospective campers, families, staff and broader community members. Leading a small team of Media Assistants, you will establish the GRP creative vision, maintain consistent content production and ensure all media reflects our mission. 

Each day you will photograph campers and staff throughout camp programming including on Mentor Hikes and during afternoon activities. These photographs will be uploaded daily for families to access and share in the joy of their camper’s GRP experience. Additionally, this role will have creative control of GRP social media platforms during the summer as well as capturing content for year-round marketing purposes. 

This position is ideal for an individual with experience in photography, social media and marketing. Applicants must have a genuine interest in working with children in an outdoor setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Take photos of hikes, activities, campers, staff, wildlife, scenery, and other daily programs.
• Manage upload of between 250-400 photos per day when camp is in session.
• Keep content on social media up-to-date and engaging throughout the summer. 
• Manage the media team by giving daily media assignments to staff.
• Upload weekly blog posts during the summer, or assign blog posts to other summer staff.
• Create end-of-session slideshows that include a variety of photos of various campers and activities.
• Capture digital material for year-round marketing purposes.
• Take family and cabin photos on Opening Day.
• Print cabin photo postcards for birthdays and parent post cards at the start of the session
• Create an end-of-summer staff slideshow for the Staff Banquet.
• Assist in other areas related to media as needed.

General Duties

• Participate in staff training and be willing to take a leadership role.
• Attend staff meetings including: Mentor moments, camper progress meetings, session meetings, and other important matters.
• Be a nurturing role model to all campers and staff.
• Abide by and enforce all camp rules.
• Serve in any capacity needed in the event of an emergency.
• Be prompt to all camp functions.
• Be willing to take over for a counselor when asked.
• Keep first aid kit well stocked at all times.
• Keep radio in good working order and properly charged.
• Assist with tasks before, during and after camp sessions.

Other Duties

• Serve as an adopt-a-mentor when needed. 
• Participate on Campout when needed.
• Assist in the summer program office and support the summer camp leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in operating DSLR, lenses, and photo editing software
• Practiced in social media management
• Work in a team environment supporting child enrichment in the outdoors
• Function well in a community living environment with little personal space
• Able to work non-traditional hours befitting a residential summer camp
• Hike approximately five miles each day on varied terrain and steep inclines
• Work several days in a row, sometimes with little rest
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Demonstrate mature judgement in high-stress situations
• Maintain confidentiality when faced with sensitive issues 
• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds, specifically during a 2-night 3-day backpacking course
• Maintain good personal hygiene, health, and well-being without assistance of others
• Minimum of 19+ (Exception for 18 years olds who have completed our LIT program)