Photographer
Photographers are responsible to capture and recording our camper’ experience, producing media that each camper will be able to take home each week. This includes a weekly highlight slideshow and 400+ high-quality photos of campers at each camp activity, photos of group events, such as theme meals, chapel, and wide games, cabin group pictures, pictures of volunteers and various staff, staff wind up materials, and creating content for online posting and year round promotion of Camp Kadesh This position also includes technical work such as sound and projection support in chapels. This coordinator should have experience taking photos and using photo editing software, like Apple Photos.
Organization
The Photographer report to the Directors, and work in partnership with the Videographer and the leadership team in various aspects of the summer program.
The Photographer position is a 2 month position + paid training times.
Qualifications:
Exhibit spiritual maturity and be a good Christian role model.
A passion for photography (applicants are asked to supply a portfolio of past projects).
A working knowledge of audio and video equipment or a strong desire to learn.
Experience with popular social media channels. Specifically: Instagram and Facebook.
Experience working with photo editors and graphics software.
Have a heart for evangelism and missions.
Outgoing and high energy.
Willingness to be outdoors in all types of weather.
Able to work in a team environment and independently.
One year of Camp Kadesh experience as either a staff or a camper preferred.
Expectations
Adhere to the Camp Kadesh Staff manual and the MPSM Code of Conduct.
Be involved in staff meetings, one-on-ones, and community groups.
Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh community.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the the Videographer to manage all weekly tasks and duties.
Oversee the technical needs of all chapels
Setup of microphones and monitors for band.
Assist worship team with sound check for practise times.
Operate the technical needs of all chapels: graphics, audio mix and lighting.
Ensure all elements of the weekly "digital download" is completed including but not limited to:
400+ high-quality photos, including:
All camp activities
Variety of campers
Group events (theme meals, chapels, wide games)
Volunteers and staff
Cabin Photos
Print Cabin Photos through Staples for camper letters each week
Create a 7-10 minute Staff Wind Up slideshow
Highlights as many staff as possible from the season
Daily updates on social media
Capture the life of camp through social media stories each day
Post 1-3 times on the feed each week
Create content for year round promotion
A portfolio of photos to use to update the Kadesh website
A 30-38 page photobook for the camp season (Mixbook or equivalent software)
Report any damage or safety issues to the Coordinators or Directors.
Other duties as assigned.
