Summer Staff Video and Digital Media Specialist

Position Objective:

The Video and Digital Media Specialist is responsible for assisting the Mount Hermon marketing team with special projects in videography, photography, and social media. This ideal candidate for this position has experience in those three fields and is looking to expand their digital media experience through this dynamic position. This person will work closely with the year-round marketing staff to capture and create marketing content that tells the story of camp through impactful visual narratives and will also support (and stand-in for when needed) the photographer/videographer for all three Santa Cruz camps if/when needed in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Video and Digital Media Specialist is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating, and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Work with Video and Media Manager and the Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing to film, edit and produce special videos for camps.
• Tag and catalog all video footage taken.
• Work on promotional videos for various Mount Hermon programs.
• Maintain inventory of video camera and editing equipment and supplies; report any damage or poorly working equipment to Marketing Digital Media Manager immediately.
• Assist with Mount Hermon’s social media presence.
• Support (and stand-in for when needed) other staff photographers and videographers with equipment, photo/video coverage, ideas, critique, transportation, troubleshooting and shot planning.
• Attend all summer staff and department meetings and events.
• Actively engage and help build the summer staff community with your attitude, words, and actions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

* Summer staff, exempt.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• College experience.
• Formal videography training is preferred, but not required.
• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.

Work Experience:

• Experience and aptitude in filming and editing a variety of subjects, where people, their activities, and their interactions are the primary focus.
• A body of video work that demonstrates a growing understanding of both the technical and creative sides of videography: light, composition, subject, moment, context, story, and emotion.
• Experience and aptitude in Videography/Photography workflows and editing. Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
• Experience and aptitude developing posts and engaging stories with photos for social media and other platforms.
• Experience with Macintosh platform and Canon cameras and lenses is helpful but not required.
• Experience working with professional level photography equipment preferred but not required.
• Experience and aptitude with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work comfortably with the tools of videography, specifically modern, professional level bodies, lenses, and related equipment.
• Understanding of videography fundamentals.
• Ability to capture a variety of subject matter including people, action sports, events, every-day life, large groups and individuals, nature and environmental b-roll.
• Ability to tell a story and describe an event through video.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding workflow, along as well as in a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability and desire to receive feedback and incorporate it into future work.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through with tasks punctually and with high degree of quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Ability to engage creativity and artistic abilities within camp setting.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to take initiative and to follow through with tasks punctually and with high degree of quality with minimal supervision.
• Must be observant and attentive.
• Ability to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking on varied terrain, swimming, climbing, and shouting.
• Ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15 to over 30 lbs., and engage in general physical play with children and students.
• Position also requires ability to hear, speak and see clearly in adverse conditions.
• Requires participation in roped adventure activities, and other activities involving height.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Please provide a web link to your portfolio/reel or attach portfolio to application to be considered for position.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Will be required to drive to various adventure and river locations. Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.