Summer Staff Special Projects Videographer
About The Position
The Special Projects Videographer films, edits, and produces videos that capture the ministry and activities of Mount Hermon Association’s Conference Center, Kidder Creek, Redwood Camp, and Ponderosa Lodge, in keeping with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. The role works directly with the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing and the Video and Media Manager, and collaborates with site-specific photographers and videographers, other site videographers, summer staff, and the Marketing department. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior; affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct; and participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position is summer staff and involves onsite community living and driving to adventure and river locations. A portfolio or reel link or attachment is required with the application.
Requirements
- High school graduate and college experience.
- At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Experience and aptitude filming and editing a variety of subjects, especially people, their activities, and interactions.
- A body of video work demonstrating developing technical and creative understanding of light, composition, subject, moment, context, story, and emotion.
- Experience and aptitude with videography and photography workflows and editing.
- Experience and aptitude creating social media posts and engaging photo stories for social media and other platforms.
- Ability to use modern professional-level camera bodies, lenses, and related videography equipment comfortably.
- Understanding of videography fundamentals and ability to capture people, action sports, events, everyday life, groups and individuals, nature, and environmental b-roll.
- Ability to tell a story and describe an event through video.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding workflow, independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving ability and willingness to receive feedback and incorporate it into future work.
- Initiative and ability to follow through punctually and with a high degree of quality, with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages; creativity and artistic ability suited to a camp setting.
- Excellent organizational skills; observant and attentive.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, employee driving guidelines, dress code, and professional grooming standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Provide a web link to a portfolio or reel, or attach a portfolio, with the application.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including outdoor work and participation in camp and adventure activities.
Nice To Haves
- Formal videography training.
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with the Macintosh platform and Canon cameras and lenses.
- Experience working with professional-level photography equipment.
- Experience and aptitude with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Media Manager and MHA’s Marketing Video and Media Manager to film, edit, and produce special videos for camps.
- Tag and catalog all video footage.
- Create promotional videos for Mount Hermon programs.
- Maintain inventory of video camera and editing equipment and supplies, and promptly report damaged or poorly working equipment to the Marketing Video Media Manager.
- Support other staff photographers and videographers with equipment, photo and video coverage, ideas, critique, transportation, troubleshooting, and shot planning.
- Attend all summer staff and department meetings and events.
- Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Drive to various adventure and river locations and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned and personal vehicles used for business.
Benefits
- Salary range of $340.00–$408.00; the posting does not specify the pay period or unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
