Media Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Media Coordinators work on the Media Team at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, Washington, documenting camp life through photography and video. The team captures and edits candid and posed photos and videos of staff and participants, creates media content, and manages social media accounts and media sites. Coordinators are supervised by the Media Director and may perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, seasonal position at a residential camp. Staff live onsite, typically in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing, depending on the position and availability. The usual workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The role is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, and work-related travel is by YMCA-authorized drivers.

The Y promotes an equitable, bias-free environment and is committed to addressing institutional and systemic barriers, oppression, and racism. Employees are expected to follow YMCA policies and abuse-prevention requirements, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and stay organized.
• Experience with photography, videography, and editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Ability to relate professionally to parents or caregivers, campers, and staff.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must live onsite at camp.
• Must adhere to abuse-prevention policies and organizational reporting and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and record campers, staff, and camp programming.
• Edit photos and videos using tools such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Produce weekly content.
• Ensure equal representation of participants across programs.
• Update Camp Orkila’s media sites.
• Assist with meeting content and social media benchmarks.
• Assist in supervising campers.
• Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders placed with the program.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, including bathrooms, cabins, and the main lodge.
• Help keep program equipment in working condition and available.
• Help maintain program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and household.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed