Photographer and Social Media Coordinator

22 hr. ago 5 hr. ago

Melwood Photographer and Social Media Coordinator

Capture high-quality photographs and videos of campers, staff, activities, special events, and camp programs while following all privacy, confidentiality, and media release guidelines.
Organize, edit, catalog, and archive digital photos and videos to ensure camp content is easy to access and properly maintained.
Coordinate with Melwood’s Marketing and Communications team to create, edit, and publish engaging social media content, including posts, stories, reels, captions, photos, and videos across approved platforms.
Collaborate with Program Leadership to develop content that highlights camp activities, camper achievements, Melwood’s mission and impact, and donor engagement opportunities.
Create daily and/or weekly photo highlights and other visual communications to help families, staff, and stakeholders stay connected to the camp experience.
Support camper supervision and engagement by remaining aware of camper locations, assisting with activity transitions, encouraging participation, and helping with group management as needed.
Maintain photography and media equipment, troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and ensure equipment is properly handled, stored, and secured.
Support overall camp operations, including program preparation, special events, setup and breakdown, administrative tasks, and other duties that contribute to a safe, positive, and high-quality camper experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in photography, videography, social media, digital content creation, communications, or a related area.
Experience taking and editing high-quality photographs and videos.
Experience creating content for social media platforms.
Experience working in a camp, recreation, youth program, nonprofit, or similar environment is preferred.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Working knowledge of social media platforms and content creation, including posts, stories, reels, captions, photography, and video.
Ability to use photography and video equipment confidently and safely.
Basic photo and video editing skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain digital photo and video files.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and creativity.
Ability to work collaboratively with camp staff, Program Leadership, and Marketing and Communications.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with campers, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy and media release requirements.
Ability to work effectively in an outdoor camp environment and adapt to changing activities and schedules.

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