Summer Media Specialist

Roundup River Ranch

Listing Expires on 05/04/2018

Title:                     Media Specialist

Reports to:          Marketing Manager

Status:                 2018 Camp Season, Seasonal

The Media Specialist will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by acquiring, organizing, and utilizing photography, videography, and camper/volunteer testimonials during the 2018 Summer Camp Season. The Media Specialist will capture the magic and spirit of each camp session and will support the dissemination of such information with internal and external parties.

The Media Specialist will work 40 hours per week from May 14th through August 15th, working days and hours that support scheduled camp activities, and approximately 24 hours per week from August 15th through October 26th.

Job Responsibilities

Support all camp photography and media collection and dissemination at camp

  • Capture the joy of camp through photos, videos, magic moments, interviews, stories, and testimonials
  • Promptly organize and internally share all camp media as it is gathered
  • Coordinate and manage systems to gather and document magic moments of camp from participants including campers, volunteers, and staff
  • Work with the Summer Photographer, Volunteer Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator to support all volunteer photographers in a respectful manner, and ensure their photos are given to camp and appropriately distributed and utilized, including in the camper slideshow
  • Work with Marketing Manager and Volunteer Manager to support and assist professional photographers and videographers during pre-scheduled visits to camp
  • Interview campers, volunteers, summer staff, and others as identified and transcribe interviews
  • Other duties related to media acquisition and distribution as identified by Development and Marketing and Camp Teams, especially during the fall Family Camp season

Implement and support all administrative duties related to the use of camp media

  • Systematically organize all media captured in accordance with established systems and procedures
  • Support the sharing of captured with all Roundup River Ranch departments
  • In collaboration with other members of the team, ensure that media release restrictions are honored and adhered to
  • Ensure uploaded photos, videos, and stories are clearly marked as being media released so that approved media can be recognized easily by the development team
  • Support the camp team including summer staff, year-round staff, and support team with technical support related to the use of camp media, photography and video editing, camper performance (such as Stage Night), branding, and other general duties related to camp media support as assigned

Providing Camp-Based Marketing Support and Assistance

  • Compile information for camp session summaries that will be disseminated to key stakeholders following each camp session using the outline provided
  • Support the collection and development of activity-specific reports and stories that can be shared with funders to highlight the value of their investment in Roundup River Ranch
  • Collaborate with Art Activity Leader to photograph/receive camper artwork which will be used for a variety of Development and Marketing purposes
  • Create a series of camper thank you videos that can be shared with key stakeholders
  • Participate in and record camp closure activities, sharing information as appropriate
  • Determine new and innovative ways to tell the story of Roundup River Ranch and the impact camp has in the lives of children with serious illnesses

Safety

  • Assist in the coordination of emergency procedures
  • Nurture a culture of safety amongst all staff
  • Ensure that camp policies related to media are being practiced at camp

Summer Staff Team Responsibilities

  • Act as a positive role model for campers, volunteers, and staff
  • Actively participate in staff training
  • Be present and punctual for all staff meetings
  • Integrate and support all volunteers and special guests
  • Be supportive of other members of the team, and address concerns professionally and with the assistance of the rest of the support team
  • Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times, and respect the confidentiality of support team discussions/responsibilities
  • Undertake duties from time to time in accordance with the overall purpose of the job or as deemed appropriate by the Camp Director
  • Abide by and comply with all policies and procedures as listed in the staff contract, manual and in staff orientation
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission
  • Age 19 years old, or older
  • Preferred employment dates are May 14th through August 15th, working days and hours that support scheduled camp activities, and approximately 24 hours per week from August 15th through October 26th. Please contact betsy@roundupriverranch.org to discuss schedule, availability, and
  • Experience in photography (photographing children is a plus)
  • Some experience in videography is preferred
  • Creativity and ability to assemble photographs for a slideshow, social media,
  • Ability to interact and work with campers and adults
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations is preferred
  • Prior camp experience is preferred

Special Conditions

This is a residential position. Accommodations will be provided for the duration of the contract and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

Essential Functions

Roundup River Ranch camp staff will be expected to:

  • Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert siren and
  • Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans, which may include callings for help, running distances up to a half-mile, and watching to see if campers are responding appropriately.
  • Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and be able to move items (such as canoes, archery and sports equipment, craft supplies, and bicycles) around in the program areas, and collect firewood: this will require the strength and mobility to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
  • Possess the strength and stamina to maintain constant supervision of campers for the duration of the season given one hour off per day and twenty-four hours off per week of work, granted during the breaks between sessions. Such supervision requires the ability to observe what campers are doing when in close proximity, and the ability to hear what campers are saying when nearby by not necessarily within direct visual contact. Stamina includes the ability reo remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient for the duration of the staff member’s time at camp.

To apply:

Applicants are asked to complete an online application. The application may be accessed through our website at www.RoundupRiverRanch.org. A writing sample should be sent to betsy@roundupriverranch.org following the submission of the online application.