Camp Photographer

BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON • Rockville, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of our Lessans Camp JCC participants. The camp Photographer is responsible for chronicling Lessans Camp JCC activities, events and camper experiences by taking high-quality photographs of the camp within the guidelines set by the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.

Requirements

• Access to a device with reliable internet access for virtual orientation, meetings, and potential virtual programming.
• Ability to get on the floor to participate and supervise activities.
• Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
• Prior experience working in the program area.
• Prior experience working with school-aged campers of all abilities.
• Ability to adapt all planned activities to include campers with disabilities.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.
• Be accepting of, and sensitive to the diverse racial, national, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, religious and cultural backgrounds of everyone at Lessans Camp JCC.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedule, responsibilities, and Lessans Camp JCC activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• College credits/degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and implement photography of camp throughout the summer under the direction of the Assistant Camp Director.
• Work with camp staff to photograph camp-wide special events and activities.
• Prepare for camp by creating a shot list of camp groups, requesting supplies if needed and anything else necessary to ensure success.
• Assist with posting photographs on various platforms.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, and appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior-management techniques - enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Verbally communicate with staff and campers while participating with groups, and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Recognize, respond to and report any environmental and/or other hazards related to the activity or the program.
• Pack all materials and supplies at end of camp season and submit inventory to the Assistant Camp Director.
• Evaluate current program and make suggestions for following season.
• Attend scheduled camp staff meetings.
• Comply with and participate in the County, State and American Camp Association requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position is $5,000 - $5,800 (total pay for the regular camp season).
• Salary is determined based on experience including previous experience at Lessans Camp JCC.
• Current educators, relevant degree, and advanced certification bonuses available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed