Media Director (Seasonal) -- YMCA Camp Cosby

YMCA•Clear Creek Estates, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Media Director is a seasonal summer position at YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama. In accordance with YMCA Christian principles, the role provides a safe and successful media environment for campers and staff while supporting their safety, well-being, happiness, growth, and development. The Media Director ensures images and content represent Camp Cosby’s mission and values and serves as the primary staff member responsible for photography, video, interviews, social media management, and posting images. The position also creates session slide shows and weekly session-focused DVDs, assists with the ADV tracks program, and helps with other camp activities as needed. The Media Director leads assigned sessions during staff training, supports and inspires camp staff, attends staff meetings, and works in unison with camp leaders, the Activities Director, and the Cabin Life Director. The role follows camp schedules and policies, helps ensure applicable ACA, Department of Health, and YMCA standards are met, and contributes to a safe, engaging program that builds a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA of Greater Birmingham.

Requirements

Believe in the YMCA mission and set an example of high moral standards.
Demonstrate Christian character and values.
Show teamwork and enthusiasm for serving others.
Have two years of prior experience with children, preferably in a camp setting.
Have experience or coursework with digital cameras and photography.
Have prior experience in a leadership position.
Be physically able to cover the entire camp grounds and participate in all camp activities.
Be able to work positively with staff from different backgrounds.
Be well organized and have excellent time-management skills.
Know and follow Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures.
Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

Marketing background.
Age 21 or older.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned sessions during staff training.
Support camp staff and encourage them to be effective leaders with campers.
Take up to and over 200 images daily and post them online.
Attend all staff meetings.
Help ensure ACA, Department of Health, and YMCA of Greater Birmingham standards are followed.
Ensure activity equipment is cared for, returned to its proper location, and any replacement needs are reported to the Activities Director.
Oversee Camp Cosby’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
Create weekly session-focused DVDs and session slide shows.
Assist with the ADV tracks program.
Follow camp schedules and planned activities.
Support camp leaders’ decisions and work with the Activities Director and Cabin Life Director to provide a safe, excellent camp program.
Notify the Cabin Life Director of incidents, behavior concerns, and discipline problems.
Help create an environment that supports staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Ensure parent wishes regarding each child’s photographs are fulfilled.
Take weekly cabin photos and ensure they are printed promptly.
Ensure images of specialty camps are captured.
Assist with other camp activities as needed, including check-in and check-out days, evening programs, and meals.
Follow Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures and help ensure staff adhere to them.