Summer Camp Videographer/Photographer Specialist

Star Lake Camp Job Description Audiovisual Videographer/Photographer Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to share your faith with others • College student or at least 19 years of age • Must be comfortable using digital camera and computer • Prior experience with photography is required • Capture footage & photographs of all camp activities • Desire and ability to work with children and adults outdoors • Self-motivated, responsible an independent worker, and organized • Ability to relate to one’s peer group • Ability to accept supervision • Good character, integrity, and adaptability • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

Responsible To - Camp Director, directly supervised by the Program Director.

General Responsibilities - To manage Star Lake Camp’s audiovisual equipment, produce camp highlight videos, serve as editor for the camp yearbook, and assist as needed in program activities. 1. Involvement in the total camp program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, campfire programs, children with problems, evening programs, etc. 2. Promote observance of the spiritual emphasis of the program and the moral and ethical code affecting campers and staff. 3. Attend and contribute at staff meetings. 4. Responsible for sharing with Program Director, Camp Director, and/or Assistant Camp Director all matters of mutual concern relating to the total welfare of the camp. 5. Responsible to observe set curfew.

Specific Responsibilities 

1. Safeguard and maintain all camp video and photography equipment. 2. Taking daily photos in all activities and areas of camp. 3. Downloading and maintain an organized filing system of photos and video footage on camp’s computers. 4. Obtain photographs for other purposes, such as for printed material and other marketing pieces, as directed. 5. Assist Audiovisual Tech Support Specialist in setup, operation and storing audiovisual equipment for daily camp activities as directed by the Program Director, including daily morning Chapels “Keys for Kids” and evening programs. 6. Prepare a weekly highlight video displayed on the last day of each camping period. This includes our Staff Development week. The time length of the video is to be approximately 4 min and 30 seconds. 7. Oversee the production of the Star Lake Camp’s digital staff yearbook using a team of camp staff. During Staff Development, expect a timeline for guidance. 8. Prepare a staff recruitment video. Video should reflect all aspects of our program, including staff worship and discipleship and should include testimonials as well as music. The time length of the video is to be approximately 1 min and 30 seconds. 9. Schedule the staff photograph in conjunction with the Program Director. 10. Prepare specialized videos as assigned. 11. Write an evaluative brief at the end of each session to include areas of concern for next camping session/season. Make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and program.

Additional Responsibilities 

1. Aid and support to all program areas as assigned. 2. Assist Program Director and Assistant Program Director in planning and preparation for total –camp activities. 3. Assist with preparation of Tabernacle and other buildings for opening and closing days, Sundays, and other special programs. Preparation includes cleaning, moving chairs, sweeping, moping and vacuuming. 4. Spend one night each serving night duty for a cabin. 5. Assist with the registration and departure of campers. 6. Take part in evening programs as assigned by Program Director. 7. Arrive at least ten minutes early to scheduled activity periods, evening programs, evening recreation, meetings, etc., to assist or lead in set-up or preparation of programs. 8. Attend and participate in daily program staff meetings.

Staff Responsibilities 

1. Clean living area daily. 2. Work as a team player. 3. Committed to the development of campers spiritually, physically, educationally, emotionally, and socially. 4. Willing to work with all staff members regardless of their positions 5. Maintain a high level of interaction with campers and staff. 6. Be a constructive member of the staff contributing in every way possible to the health, harmony, and happiness of the Star Lake Camp family. 7. Pray that each camper comes to know Christ as Savior. 8. Attend weekly staff Bible studies. These take place one evening per session. 9. Attend Sunday morning staff worship. 10. Voice criticisms to the Camp Director first. 11. Be in accord with camp aims and policies, being loyal to camp always. 12. Assist where needed for the benefit of the campers and the smooth operation of the camp. 13. Respond positively to the direction of the Program Director when he/she makes schedule changes.

Essential Responsibilities 

1. Ability to participate fully in the total camp program* 2. Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skills levels, and provide necessary instruction to campers and/or staff. 3. Physical ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations requiring first aid. 4. Cognitive and communicative abilities to plan and conduct activities that achieve camper development objectives. 5. Ability to identify and respond to hazards. Must be able to assist campers in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury). 6. Respond immediately to assigned area in the event of a missing camper alarm.

- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.

*Please note that full participation means that although you may not have an assigned responsibility you are required to attend and participate in the various daily programs of camp, such as evening programs, camper worship, cabin devotions, etc…

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