OUR 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.  

COMPENSATION: $90/day for new hires, $105/day returning staff

SUMMARY 

Media Coordinates 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  

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM WORKING AT THE Y  

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle  
• Free access to mental health resources  
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

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 programM. aintains 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. 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.  

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