Camp Moon River Photographer/Historian
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Reports to: Head Counselor, Camp Director

Dates/Times

  • Required Staff Development: Wednesday 5/27, Thursday 5/28, 1/2 day Friday 5/29

  • 7 Weeks of Camp (2- consecutive weeks minimum--bonus for staff who work all seven weeks)

    • Week 1: June 1st - June 5th

    • Week 2: June 8th - June 12th

    • Week 3: June 15th - June 18th

    • Week 4: June 22nd - 26th

      • No camp June 19th - Juneteenth

      • No camp June 29th - July 3rd

    • Week 5: July 6th - July 10th

    • Week 6: July 13th - July 17th

    • Week 7: July 20th - July 24th

  • 8:00 - 5:00 PM M-F

  • Weekends off

Description:

Please note: Counselors, CITs, and JCITs will check their devices/phones at the door.  All staff will be given radios for communication/safety. If this is problematic, this is not a position for you.  Phones may be retrieved for breaks and when leaving camp. Smartwatches are allowed but must be in airplane mode during camp.

Recommended:

Must complete First Aid/CPR training.

All applicants will complete two interviews.

Must have a successful background check on file.

Upon hire, staff will complete mandatory training prior to the first day of camp.

Camp Photographer/Historian will:

  • Take photos/video of every activity (as possible), making an effort to capture moments for the following audiences:

    • CMR Website/Social Media

    • Promo videos

    • Parents

    • End of week and end of summer videos

  • Be able to take high-quality photos, edit, sort, organize, and label for future reference

  • Print photos for the end-of-the-year bulletin board

  • Make Photo “cards” and/or “certificates” for campers/staff

  • Be aware of and help implement safety guidelines at any given activity

  • ­Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices, including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

  • Help provide supervision while campers are transported to and from scheduled camp field trips off the camp property.

  • Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.

  • ­Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.

­Physical Aspects of the Job

Ability to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

Some physical requirements of a CMR staff member could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, jogging or running, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities;  requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.