Summer Camp Media Specialist - Seeking Photographer & Videographer

Grotonwood is seeking a Media Specialist experienced in photography AND videography to live and work at a Christian summer camp for our nine-week summer camp season (June 12 to August 21, 2026). This is a great resumé-building opportunity for media hobbyists wanting to solidiy their experience, college students seeking real world experience, and those involved in the Media Team at their church. Opportunities for paid internships available. We are happy to work with individual internship requirements and project needs.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL THEIR PORTFOLIO OF VIDEO AND PHOTO WORK TO CAMP DIRECTOR BREEZE EVERITT

Contract Dates:

June 12 - August 21, 2026

Time Off:

Friday evening - Sunday morning

Salary:

$3500/season + $250 completion bonus

Accommodation:

Cabin or dormitory style housing with modern indoor bathroom, hot water, electricity, and, WIFI in most locations.

Benefits:

Completion bonus, meals, accommodation, laundry facilities, 24 hour onsite medical supervision, Wifi, staff fitness room, private beach onsite, staff t-shirts, access to DSLR cameras and editing software, use of facilities outside of working hours, airport transportation (if required), culturally diverse camp community with 75+ staff from all over the world, fun weekend trips!

Reports to:

Camp Director. Media Specialists work in a team of three.

Position Summary:

You will spend your work days exploring camp and it's abundant nature, capturing all the unique moments that make our camp community so awesome. A camp photographer/videographer will primarily be responsible for capturing and processing high quality images/video of all campers, staff, activities, special events, and facilities. They will then edit and prepare images/video ready for upload to the camp's social media platforms on a nightly/weekly basis to create a narrative for camp families and all future marketing materials. Experience managing a high volume of images/video while on a deadline is essential to the success of the position. Applicant must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment. Candidate must be self-motivated, resourceful, creative and able to balance a combination of field work and editing/post-production on a tight deadline. Experience with social media management desirable. Other duties will include participation on some off-campus trips to places like theme parks.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Applicants should be prepared for long, active days outdoors in hot and humid conditions, carrying own gear essential Strong natural curiosity: interest in interacting with campers and staff in order to build relationships and trust Desire to learn new skills such as using a DJI Mavic Pro Drone Candidates will be given direction from, and report to, the camp director Ability to command the attention of a large group of people, confidence in public speaking, giving direction Strong creative license: ability to plan, pitch and produce interesting stories or campaigns Provide tangible glimpses into 'the day to day' and 'behind the scenes' of camp life

Requirements:

Ability live and work at camp from June 12 -August 21, 2026 Experience with photo and video editing software such as: lightroom, adobe elements, Photoshop, Final Cut, Adobe Premier Experience with Digital SLR cameras Use Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop to generate custom content Create a weekly highlights video within a deadline Create a weekly photo album within a deadline Team player with ability to work unsupervised essential Ability engage audience and direct groups of people Comfortable living and working in an environment that fosters Christian values Build and maintain positive relationships with campers and staff Follow all camp policies and procedures

Qualifications:

18+ years or older Pursuing education or career in film, media, marketing or similar field Own equipment (camera, laptop etc) desirable but not essential Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, and selfless personality Ability to live in a community - shared living spaces (cabin) Proactive, with an ability to lead and manage own workload Ability to pass pre-employment screening including, background checks, referencing and employment history.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL THEIR PORTFOLIO OF VIDEO AND PHOTO WORK TO CAMP DIRECTOR BREEZE EVERITT

Physical Nature of Job Ability to lift and carry own equipment (up to 35lbs) Ability to bend, stretch and lift repetitively Able to walk and stand for prolonged periods in hot and humid environments

About Grotonwood Camp & Conference Center:

Grotonwood is located across 247 acres of woodlands and boasts quarter of a mile of shoreline on Lost Lake. We have been running day and overnight summer camps for youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1956. Our goal is to introduce people to the love of Jesus, and encourage them to grow in relationship with Him. At the heart of this life changing experience is the staff. People who want to live out an example of a life changed by grace. In this context, through fun and fellowship, lives are transformed! We attract happy down to earth staff who are Kingdom focused and service oriented. If you want to be stretched, challenged and transformed this summer, we encourage to apply! We are an equal opportunities employer and prioritize equity and diversity in the workspace. candidates of all backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$3,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Photography:

2 years (Preferred) Video editing: 2 years (Preferred)

Filming:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Groton, MA 01450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person