Greater Burlington YMCA
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Description Got an eye for the perfect candid shot? Love telling stories through photos, videos, and social media? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a Media Specialist to document the unforgettable moments that make camp an unforgettable experience. From first-day smiles to epic evening programs, you’ll help bring the Abnaki experience to life for parents, staff, alumni, and supporters near and far.
Working under the supervision of the Assistant Camp Director, this role blends creativity, storytelling, and camp life. You’ll be behind the camera during the day, collaborating with our marketing team, and fully immersed in the camp community all summer long. The contract for this position is from June 18 through August 22. Possibilities of pre‑season and post‑season work are also available.
Why You’ll Love This Job
Tell Powerful Stories: Capture real moments that showcase growth, joy, friendship, and adventure.
Live the Camp Experience: Be part of daily camp life with housing and meals included in compensation.
Build Your Portfolio: Create a diverse body of work across photography, video, newsletters, and social media.
Be Part of the Team: Join a mission‑driven community focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
What You’ll Do
Capture Camp Life: Photograph and film everything from cabin life and skill classes to meals, waterfront fun, evening programs, and special events for both day and overnight camp.
Create Lasting Records: Take and archive staff headshots, cabin photos, department photos, group shots, and session photos that families and alumni will treasure.
Edit & Share the Story: Edit and upload photos to UltraCamp (SmugMug), organize media, and curate “best of” collections for marketing and publications.
Support Camp Communications: Create Opening Day newsletters, end‑of‑session slideshows, and an end‑of‑summer staff banquet slideshow celebrating the season.
Manage Social Media Content: Work with the camp marketing team to create and post engaging social media content throughout the summer.
Pitch In as a Camp Pro: Support counselors during meals, morning and evening supervision, bug duty, Evening Watch, and lead skill classes when needed.
Stay Camp‑Ready: Participate in staff training, meetings, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
Salary $600 - $752.52 / week based on a 6‑day workweek.
Qualifications
Strong photography, videography, multimedia editing, archival, and organizational skills.
Creativity and knowledge or experience to drive social media platforms during the summer months.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and written.
Maintain a strong level professionalism and independence.
Ability to reside at camp for the duration of the contract.
Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to promptly and adequately respond to all emergency situations on camp.
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Description Got an eye for the perfect candid shot? Love telling stories through photos, videos, and social media? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a Media Specialist to document the unforgettable moments that make camp an unforgettable experience. From first-day smiles to epic evening programs, you’ll help bring the Abnaki experience to life for parents, staff, alumni, and supporters near and far.
Working under the supervision of the Assistant Camp Director, this role blends creativity, storytelling, and camp life. You’ll be behind the camera during the day, collaborating with our marketing team, and fully immersed in the camp community all summer long. The contract for this position is from June 18 through August 22. Possibilities of pre‑season and post‑season work are also available.
Why You’ll Love This Job
Tell Powerful Stories: Capture real moments that showcase growth, joy, friendship, and adventure.
Live the Camp Experience: Be part of daily camp life with housing and meals included in compensation.
Build Your Portfolio: Create a diverse body of work across photography, video, newsletters, and social media.
Be Part of the Team: Join a mission‑driven community focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
What You’ll Do
Capture Camp Life: Photograph and film everything from cabin life and skill classes to meals, waterfront fun, evening programs, and special events for both day and overnight camp.
Create Lasting Records: Take and archive staff headshots, cabin photos, department photos, group shots, and session photos that families and alumni will treasure.
Edit & Share the Story: Edit and upload photos to UltraCamp (SmugMug), organize media, and curate “best of” collections for marketing and publications.
Support Camp Communications: Create Opening Day newsletters, end‑of‑session slideshows, and an end‑of‑summer staff banquet slideshow celebrating the season.
Manage Social Media Content: Work with the camp marketing team to create and post engaging social media content throughout the summer.
Pitch In as a Camp Pro: Support counselors during meals, morning and evening supervision, bug duty, Evening Watch, and lead skill classes when needed.
Stay Camp‑Ready: Participate in staff training, meetings, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
Salary $600 - $752.52 / week based on a 6‑day workweek.
Qualifications
Strong photography, videography, multimedia editing, archival, and organizational skills.
Creativity and knowledge or experience to drive social media platforms during the summer months.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and written.
Maintain a strong level professionalism and independence.
Ability to reside at camp for the duration of the contract.
Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to promptly and adequately respond to all emergency situations on camp.
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