Camp Cherokee Social Media Director

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto's Camp Cherokee seeks a Social Media Director to capture and produce photographs and videos of campers and staff throughout each session.

You will upload media daily to Camp Minder and social channels, develop end-of-session products, and help market campaigns year-round. Candidates must be 21+, CPR/First Aid certified, and ready for active outdoor work in summer heat.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take, develop and organize pictures of resident camp and BOLD/GOLD adventures.
• Capture pictures and videos of campers and staff from all program aspects (waterfront, archery, rock wall, etc.).
• Upload at least 150 camper photos to website daily.
• Screen photographs for inappropriate or unacceptable pictures. Look for upset campers, close up body shots or inappropriate hand gestures.
• Store all photographs and videos in Camp Cherokee’s drop box folder.
• Develop physical pictures of each area and camp wide pictures for parents at the end of each session.
• Generate videos each session for sharing and use of year round marketing and annual campaigning.
• Create videos each session showcasing the camper’s involvement through camp programs and interactions with other campers and staff; focus on campers.

Skills

Photography

Video editing

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Two years of college

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Camera equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide photographs and videos of campers and staff throughout each camp day. Photograph and video media will be uploaded to our camper – parent websites (Camp minder, Facebook, Cherokee Website, etc.). The Social Media director is also responsible for generating videos each session for sharing and use in year round marketing and annual campaigning.

• Take, develop and organize pictures of resident camp and BOLD/GOLD adventures.
• Capture pictures and videos of campers and staff from all program aspects (waterfront, archery, rock wall, etc.). Include pictures of evening programs.
• Upload at least 150 camper photos to website daily.
• Screen photographs for inappropriate or unacceptable pictures. Look for upset campers, close up body shots or inappropriate hand gestures.
• Store all photographs and videos in Camp Cherokee’s drop box folder.
• Develop physical pictures of each area and camp wide pictures for parents at the end of each session.
• Generate videos each session for sharing and use of year round marketing and annual campaigning.
• Create videos each session showcasing the camper’s involvement through camp programs and interactions with other campers and staff; focus on campers.
• Generate an annual campaign video to showcase to the Upper Palmetto YMCA Board of Directors explaining the importance of the A+ Scholarship program.
• Create an appropriate end of the summer staff video.
• Ensure that campers at each session can view their session’s video by Saturday breakfast.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Opening/ Closing Day Responsibilities
• Assist Evening Program Director
• Plan and supervise campers and staff during “bridge” sessions.
• Actively assist in “OD” responsibilities.
• Creatively and positively portray photographs and videos for the purpose of year round marketing.
• Assist with supervision during off site trips.
• Identify, maintain and create an inventory of all photography equipment. Note when repairs are needed or new materials are needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Camp and Associate Camp Directors.
• Physical requirements of the Social Media Director at Camp Cherokee include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping and lifting.