Summer Staff Videographer
About The Position
The Videographer is a ministerial summer staff position that documents the ministry of Mount Hermon Association, Inc. (MHA) camps and conference programs through video. The role captures activities, guests, and events at the Conference Center, Kidder Creek, Redwood Camp, and Ponderosa Lodge in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. Videographers work with the director at their site, the site Media Manager, MHA’s Marketing Digital Media Manager, the site Photographer, and other site videographers, with support from the Summer Staff community and Marketing department. Ministerial staff are expected to express their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace and affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position also involves onsite community living, driving to various adventure and river locations, and participating in roped adventure and other height-related activities.
Requirements
- High school graduate; college experience required.
- At least 18 years of age due to the onsite community-living requirement.
- Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Experience and aptitude filming and editing a variety of subjects, particularly 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 developing social media posts and engaging photo stories for social media and other platforms.
- Experience and aptitude with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Ability to work comfortably with modern professional-level camera bodies, lenses, and related videography equipment; understanding of videography fundamentals.
- Ability to capture people, action sports, events, everyday life, groups and individuals, nature, and environmental b-roll, and to tell stories and describe events through video.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding workflow independently and as part of a team; problem-solving skills; and willingness to receive and apply feedback.
- Ability to take initiative and complete tasks punctually and to a high standard with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages; creativity and artistic ability in a camp setting; excellent organizational skills; and attentiveness.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture, and mature respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, perform the listed physical activities, lift or carry 15 to over 30 pounds, engage in physical play with children and students, and hear, speak, and see clearly in adverse conditions.
- Ability to participate in roped adventure activities and other activities involving height.
- Provide a link to a portfolio or reel, or attach a portfolio to the application.
- Agree to and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines.
- Complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Formal videography training.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with the Macintosh platform and Canon cameras and lenses.
- Experience working with professional-level photography equipment.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Media Manager and MHA’s Marketing Digital Media Manager to film, edit, and produce weekly camp videos.
- Tag and catalog all video footage.
- Work on a promotional video for the summer program.
- Maintain the inventory of video camera and editing equipment and supplies, and promptly report damaged or poorly working equipment to the Marketing Digital 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.
- Actively contribute to and help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follow MHA’s employee driving guidelines when driving MHA-owned vehicles or using personal vehicles for business purposes.
- Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, dress code, and professional grooming standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
