Seasonal Camp Communications Assistant (Videographer/Photographer)

CAMP OVERVIEWCamp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Camp Videographer/Photographer is vital in helping tell the story of Camp Twelve Trails. The person in this position has the unique opportunity to use their creative and technical skills to document camp's mission of providing children with a meaningful summer experience. Join us as a Camp Videographer/Photographer to capture all those smiles and summer moments so our camp families can know what happens at camp. To this end, this position will create high-quality visual content to be shared daily through social media, newsletters, and blog posts during the summer. Our goal is to create an outstanding library of videos and photographs that can be used for marketing and promotional purposes during the school year. The Camp Videographer/Photographer will work closely with our onsite Communications Team (Communications Coordinator and other Camp photographers) and the Marketing Committee. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and interacting with kids.DUTIES PRE CAMPDocument staff training and camp preparationCreate and maintain a list of "no photo" campers who we don't have permission to publically share photographs ofCreate videos to introduce families to camp staffPrepare content to post to social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram)DUTIES DURING CAMPPhotograph camp activities and events, following a schedule set by the Communications Coordinator to ensure all groups are visited.In conjunction with the Communication Coordinator and Marketing Committee, identify key moments that should be documented each day, including activities, special events, and off-site tripsSocial MediaAs part of the communication plan and with guidance from the Communications Coordinator, post content to Camp's social media accounts and a password-protected online photo albumBe diligent about only posting content of children who have signed photo waiversFile ManagementUpload and manage visual content in camp's photo archiveEnsure files are organized and tagged correctly for easy accessIdentify content to be used during the off-season* All staff riding camp buses are responsible for supporting Bus Captains (supervisors) with supervision and engagement of campers.Status:* Seasonal* Mondays through Fridays, June 29 - August 14, 2026, including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and JuneHours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summerSalary Range: $4500Minimum Qualifications:A videography and photography background is essential, ideally with some formal training in basic principles, camera operation, and editingExperience working with childrenKnowledge of social media and marketing best practices is preferred, including sound judgment about what is suitable to postCommitment to working collaboratively with othersAbility to be flexible and adapt to changing needsThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law