Media Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Media Coordinator works within the Media Team at Camp Colman to photograph and record the day-to-day life of campers. The team captures and edits candid and posed photos and videos of staff and participants, creates media content, and manages social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and Smugmug. The role reports to the Media Director and includes other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, seasonal position from May 31, 2027, through August 25, 2027. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position requires living onsite at a seasonal residential camp, with shared apartment-style staff housing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors. The role is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law. Compensation is $95 per day, with higher daily rates for returning staff: $101 for a second season, $107 for a third season, and $113 for four or more seasons.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle offers YMCA membership, access to mental health resources, paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire, and discounts on qualifying childcare and day camp programs. Work travel is handled by YMCA-authorized drivers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate organizational skills.
• 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.
• Must live onsite at camp.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting storage or janitorial products and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• CPR/First Aid training is provided onsite as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of education, training, and/or experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively in the position.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including diversity 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

• Document campers, staff, and camp programming using photos and videos.
• Edit photos and videos using software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Produce weekly content.
• Ensure equal representation of participants across programs.
• Update Camp Colman’s media sites.
• Assist in 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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