Media Specialist, Camp Abnaki
About The Position
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, camp . 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Take and archive staff headshots, cabin photos, department photos, group shots, and session photos that families and alumni will treasure.
- Edit and upload photos to UltraCamp (SmugMug), organize media, and curate “best of” collections for marketing and publications.
- Create Opening Day newsletters, end-of-session slideshows, and an end-of-summer staff banquet slideshow celebrating the season.
- Work with the camp marketing team to create and post engaging social media content throughout the summer.
- Support counselors during meals, morning and evening supervision, bug duty, Evening Watch, and lead skill classes when needed.
- Participate in staff training, meetings, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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