Media Co-Coordinator: Photo

Classification: Seasonal-Summer
Location: Glisson Camp and Retreat Center
Reports to: Summer Camp Registrar

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Active Christian faith
  • Passion for building Christian community by coordinating logistics, teaching, and equipping others
  • Willingness to support the theological doctrines and practices of the United Methodist Church
  • At least one year of college completed
  • A background check will be conducted for this position
  • Ability and willingness to:
    • practice servant leadership while working collaboratively within a team
    • facilitate harmonious relationships and interactions between campers and fellow staff members
    • perform in potentially strenuous physical activities (hiking, lifting, etc.)
    • give and receive constructive feedback
    • solve problems creatively in fast-paced and at times high-stress environments
    • learn use of all necessary equipment and camp software (Bunk1)

General and Specific Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with Coordinator team and Media Team (Videographer and Co- Photographer)
  • Daily responsibilities
    • Create a time management system to ensure proper documentation of quality photos of each Living Group daily
    • Upload photos for camper families in Bunk1 (approx. 200 quality photos daily)
    • Take photos for living groups, daily camp activities, and specific marketing photos
    • Sort, edit, tag and file video clips and save all files to camp-designated folders
    • Facilitate various elements at the Challenge Course (at least once per day) as assigned by Challenge Course Coordinator
  • Create a weekly photo slideshow and order Living Group pictures for Camper Closing Celebration 
    • Take weekly Living Group photos of Village & Outpost groups and order photos for each camper & counselor
    • Select  photos of many different activities that include multiple photos of each living group
    • Ensure photos are appropriate and reflective of the NGCRM mission and and have projects complete for review by breakfast Friday in order to make all necessary edits prior to closing celebration as determined by Directors
    • Work with Media Team to set up and operate projector for Friday Celebration
  • Create a NGCRM staff photo slideshow by the end of the summer for viewing at banquet
    • Collect and organize staff videos from all NGCRM summer programs to display full summer experience.
  • Dually responsible (alongside Videographer) for media equipment
    • Manage all media equipment (video/still cameras, projectors, sound systems, projection screens, tripods, etc.) 
    • Keep and update inventory of equipment and inform Summer Camp Registrar of any broken equipment or purchase needs
    • Maintain a clean and organized living space and media office space
  • Active Coordinator Team member
    • Affirm and support the ministry of North Georgia Camp and Retreat Ministries
    • Be in a supportive role to the counselor to campers ministry and be available to assist as needed at any time
    • Prepare for camp during the winter & spring through on site meetings, retreats, and/or online/phone discussions.
    • Ensure adherence to camp policies/procedures and Core Values
    • Attend and contribute to Coordinator Team meetings