Summer Camp Photographer

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

CAMP PHOTOGRAPHER Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Camp Ohiyesa Program Director, the Camp Photographer is primarily responsible for media content for resident and day camp programs. The Camp Photographer will have experience using a GoPro camera, Nikon or Canon cameras, videography, and main stream social media platforms. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To be an exceptional role model for youth.
• Capture all activity areas and cabin groups.
• Organize and sort media assets for future use.
• Edit images and upload to website for parent viewing daily.
• Manage camp blog, familiar with Facebook and Instagram postings.
• Create weekly video slideshows for closing camp ceremony.
• Carries out all duties as assigned by Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma and one year of college education. Equivalent life experience will be considered in place of college education.
• Work experience in the youth development field with camping skills is preferred.
• Experience with photography, with a focus on people and landscapes.
• Must be able coexist and contribute in group living camping environment.
• Provide digital camera/video equipment
• Experience editing and uploading photo/video content as well as social media posting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit (including on the ground), and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position (including from the ground) when interacting with children.
• Capability to be actively engaging with youth outdoors for the majority of the day.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.