Bb Camp Photographer

Camp Shalom at the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is looking for talented, passionate individuals to join us and commit to giving our campers their best summer ever!

If you love working with kids and have experience doing so, we want to talk to you about being a Camp Photographer this summer! To learn more about what you'd do as a Camp Counselor, we hope you'll continue reading and submit an application.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plan, direct, and implement photography of camp throughout the summer under the direction of the Camp Director. Work with camp staff to photograph camp wide special events and activities.
• Perform pre-camp responsibilities including creating shot list of camp groups, ordering supplies and any necessary pre-camp set-up.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior-management techniques - enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Continually document summer 2022 and the Camp Shalom experience by creating visual content, both photographs and videos.
• Post daily content to Facebook and password-protected online photo album.
• Upload and manage visual content in camps photo archive.
• Participate in trips and other special events in order to document the camp story.
• Spend a limited number of hours posting pictures and general organization.
• Keep track of favorite photos to create an end of summer video and a weekly slideshow.
• Meet with program staff when possible and stay aware of the daily schedule.
• Understand all photos are owned by the Mandel JCC and not for personal use.
• Maintain list of campers who are not eligible for photography.
• Follow a schedule and ensure that all campers, unless noted, are in photos.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Knowledge of how to use camera and lens and basic editing
• Able to take creative direction and constructive criticism based on the needs of the JCC and their marketing team
• Ability to manage other photographers and creatively direct them
• Ability to photo edit quickly and thoroughly and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and go above and beyond to get the job done
• Ability to be creative, think outside the box, and obtain unique and exciting pictures that the JCC can use in internal and external marketing.

BESIDES GETTING A PAY CHECK AND HAVING FUN, WHAT ELSE DO YOU GET WHEN YOU WORK AT A CAMP?

WORKING IN THE CAMP ENVIRONMENT CULTIVATES MANY NEW SKILLS...

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT OUR JCC CAMP?

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.

Recognizing and investing in our greatest asset, our staff. In addition to providing an engaged work environment, we take pride in the many offerings to our JCC Camp Staff as shown below:

• Competitive Pay
• Staff Discount on our Programs

OUR JCC IS A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.