Photographer & Videographer

Wages: $4,500.00 (for full contract)

Duties & Qualifications:

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY: 
a) Document daily programs and activity areas using video and photography ensuring
photos of every camp participant is taken for each session.
b) Create a top-100 gallery of the best photos/videos from summer
c) Ensure the completion of the Summer Shot List (provided by Campfire Circle)
d) Create dynamic multimedia slideshow at the end of each program session
e) Create and maintain program assets as necessary:
i. first draft of the end-of-year slideshow
ii. recommendations on video footage for a graduation video
f) Create a PowerPoint slide show for Q2 Board of Directors’ meeting in September 2023
g) Adhere to cleaning procedures and logging as trained and directed.
h) Set up and prepare activities and activity areas in accordance with, but not limited to the standards of the camp, the guidelines of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), and the organization’s COVID protocols
i) Ensure that camp programs incorporate camp values and traditions

VOLUNTEER AND FAMILY SUPPORT: 
a) Participate in risk management with the program area and Site emergency procedures.
b) Assist in facilitation of on-site volunteer training.
c) Support the planning, prepping, and execution of camp wide programs, theme, and other activities.
d) Support, coach, and lead volunteers in achieving safe, fun, and engaging programs.
e) Assist volunteers in providing general support and supervision to campers and families.
f) Attend and participate in various program areas, staff meetings, and socials as required.
g) Support with summer bus programs and bus chaperoning as needed

COMMUNICATION AND ADMINISTRATION: 
a) Communicate with year-round Marketing and Communication team about photography and videography assets each week
b) Coordinate the appropriate sharing of social media assets via the year-round Marketing and Communications team.
c) Sort, resize, and organize all media collected during camp weeks
d) Assign naming conventions to photo collections
e) Sort and upload appropriate photos to Campfire Circle family photo sharing database.
f) Report on and evaluate photography role, equipment, and program, and provide
recommendations on program improvements.
g) Ensure accident/incident report forms are completed.
h) Produce an end of summer report capturing daily procedures, reflections on the summer and notes for future staff members in this role.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY: 

a) Help build and maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive camp community, ensuring that lines of communications are accessible, open and positive and acting as a role model within the camp community.
b) Identify staff/volunteer concerns as they arise and alert the Camp Director and Manager of recurring or unresolved issues.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their Manager or their designate.

Requirements:

Required Criteria:
a) Experience as a photographer with a current portfolio of professional or student work
b) Experience working with programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and
Lightroom
c) Experience with video and post-production
d) Experience in resizing, editing, and sorting photos
e) Skills and experience in outdoor photography and photography in differing light
conditions.
f) Experience as a staff or volunteer in a camp environment and/or working with children in a recreational setting.
g) Experience working with children with disabilities and/or additional physical, behavioural, and/or psycho-social needs as well as experience facilitating adaptive programming.
h) Valid Emergency First Aid & CPR-C certification for duration of the contract or willing & able to successfully take the certification (paid for by Campfire Circle)
i) Clear police reference check and vulnerable sector screening
Advantageous Criteria
Overnight summer camp experience.
An interest in multimedia entertainment
Demonstrated ability to work with children with serious illnesses and an understanding of how illness impacts the entire family.
Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or volunteer sector.
A current G of G2 Class driver’s license and eligible to be insured under camp policy.
Bronze Cross or NL certification.
Particular Working Conditions:
a) This position requires living at the Muskoka or Rainbow Lake campsite for the duration of the contract – room and board is provided. Routine evenings and weekend commitments are required.
b) In consideration of the population CAMPFIRE CIRCLE serves, the incumbent is a nonsmoker.
Clear police reference check and vulnerable sector screening
Overnight summer camp experience.
An interest in multimedia entertainment
Demonstrated ability to work with children with serious illnesses and an understanding of  how illness impacts the entire family.
Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or volunteer sector.
A current G of G2 Class driver’s license and eligible to be insured under camp policy.
Bronze Cross or NL certification.
Physical Requirements:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions and supporting camp life require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is largely performed in an outdoor environment, working at heights. The minimum physical requirements for this position include:
• Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to lift 20kg
TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by email at careers@campfirecircle.org.
Please indicate in the subject line the title of the role(s) you are applying for.  For further details about Campfire Circle, please follow: https://campfirecircle.org/. 

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