The Media Specialist – Camp Cedarledge provides clerical and general support to the camp office, documents life at camp through photo and video, and maintains camp photo sharing platform.
Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August.
Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri.
This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assists with general office duties as assigned.
Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session.
Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Documents daily life at camp, unit photos, and camper photos through photo and video, organizes photos and ensures proper storage of all electronic and printed images.
Maintains camp photo sharing platform, including; uploading photos and video according to established timeline, review of all photos for quality prior to posting, and any maintenance of photo sharing platform.
Responsible for ensuring photos of campers without media releases are not taken and/or shared.
Creates an end of summer yearbook and staff slideshow.
Live in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers.
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
QUALIFICATIONS
Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors
Experience using a DSLR camera
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state drivers license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
Is required to reach with hands and arms
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
EXPOSURES
Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere.
We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
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