Media Specialist Job at YMCA of Pawtucket in Coventry

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Media Specialist is responsible for capturing, organizing, and sharing the camp experience through high-quality photos, videos, and digital content. They manage daily media production, ensuring campers, staff, and families stay connected through engaging storytelling. This role involves photographing and filming activities, editing content, maintaining social media updates, and assisting with end-of-session media projects. The Media Specialist works closely with the camp leadership team to uphold camp values and create a vibrant, memorable record of the summer.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are safe: all staff have a responsibility to make sure their activity, environment and operation are safe. We are courteous: we are caring and kind to all who come to camp, providing the best experience. We are for all: Our staff are expected to create a welcoming environment for all. We are magical: Our staff are expected to provide a magical experience that leaves guests with lifelong memories. We are efficient: Our staff provide top of the line work with smooth and exemplary service.

Essential Functions:

• Create a safe and positive experience for others.
• Attend and assist in the facilitation of staff training and meetings.
• Be a professional role model for campers and fellow staff.
• Interpret, practice, train in and supervise safety and health regulations set by state, ACA and camp policy.
• Maintain professional appearance and decorum.
• Photograph and film daily camp activities, special events, and camper experiences.
• Edit photos and videos for uploads, end-of-session slideshows, social media, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update camp social media accounts with engaging content.
• Catalog and store photos and videos efficiently.
• Work with camp leadership to align media content with camp values.
• Ensure all media follows camp privacy policies.
• Manage and maintain camera equipment and editing software.
• Assist in creating end-of-season videos and camper highlight reels.
• Be responsive to the dynamic camp environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and campers.
• Assist with setup and takedown of activities.
• Incorporate nature, conservation, and earth awareness.
• Ensure all campers feel a sense of belonging.
• Promote youth development and skill progression.
• Work with leadership to create the camp experience.
• Develop skills to assist in programs when needed.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Commit to the core values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Child Abuse Prevention training upon hire.
• Current or willing First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong computer skills.
• Criminal background check.
• Ability to work with children and understand their needs.
• Pass a drug screening if requested.
• Experience in photography and video editing.

Physical Requirements:

• Running and playing with children.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.
• Must be able to lift and carry children up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to maintain alertness for several hours.
• Position may require bending, leaning, climbing, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations.

Benefits:

• Training in First Aid and CPR.
• Lifeguard training available.
• Valuable experience in childcare, leadership, and professionalism.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services