Media Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle; Camp Orkila (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

PTO

Childcare discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a Media Coordinator for Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, WA. You’ll photograph and record daily camp life, edit photos and videos, and produce weekly content while ensuring diverse representation across programs.

You'll work with the Media Team under the Media Director, live on-site, and help manage social media and content benchmarks. Prior editing software experience is required; housing is provided as part of a seasonal, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience with photography, videography, and editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work independently and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Documents campers, staff, and camp programming using photos and videos.
• Edits photos and videos using editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom
• Produces weekly content
• Ensures equal representation of participants across all programs
• Updates Camp Orkila’s media sites
• Assists in meeting content and social media benchmarks
• Provides supervision to campers and teen leaders
• Maintains program equipment and areas in safe condition
• Attends staff meetings and trainings
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures including safety and abuse prevention
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Photography

Videography

Editing tools

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Tell me about this job!

Media Coordinators work within the Media Team to photograph and record the day-to-day life of campers at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. The Media Team is responsible for capturing and editing candid and posed photos and videos of staff and participants, creating media content, and managing social media accounts (including Instagram, Facebook, Smugmug, etc). Previous experience with video and photo equipment is required. Media Coordinators are supervised by the Media Director and perform other duties as assigned.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.

Hiring Range: $95/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season:$107/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $113/day.

What you’ll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing as Media Coordinator:

1. Documents campers, staff, and camp programming using photos and videos.
2. Edits photos and videos using editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom
3. Produces weekly content
4. Ensures equal representation of participants across all programs
5. Updates Camp Orkila’s media sites
6. Assists in ensuring content and social media benchmarks are being met.
7. Assists in supervision of campers
8. Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the program. Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.
9. Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.
10. Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
11. Attends staff meetings and trainings
12. Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
13. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
14. Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL

This position is required to live onsite at camp. All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for in an applicant:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Current certifications in CPR and First Aid
3. Demonstrate leadership skills. Must be able to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate organizational skills.
4. Experience with photography, videography, and editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom
5. Ability to relate to parent/s/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner.
6. Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting, including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, swimming, etc.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One or more years of education, training, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.