Job Description

The Camp Photographer is responsible for ensuring that high quality pictures are taken of campers and posted to the camp portal. They will be responsible for working with the Communications Director to ensure that no photo children are not photographed, that special events have pictures taken of them, and that pictures are posted in a timely manner. Pictures taken will be a mix of posed and action pictures.

Camp runs from Monday to Friday, from June 30 until August 15, 2025, from 8am to 5:45pm. There will be mandatory staff training in June.

Essential Functions

• Attend staff orientation sessions during June.

• Daily supervision of campers, including meeting campers at camp pickup location (92nd Street Y, West Side, or Downtown Manhattan) and supervising campers while in transit to and from Camp.

• Lead and direct up to 6 group lessons each day at camp for groups of 15 to 18 campers ranging in from 5 to 11; both typically developing campers and campers with special needs.

• Provide support and assistance to campers while respecting their privacy and sense of self-worth so that they can meaningfully engage in your activity.

• Assume responsibilities for the health, safety, and well-being of campers while they are present at your activity area.

• Communicate regularly to Head Counselor, Unit Supervisor and Camp Director observations and concerns regarding the needs of individual campers, including any difficulties, where necessary.

• Participate in Family Visiting Night.

• Come prepared every day to fully participate in the Camp’s activities and be willing to help with responsibilities outside your activity area including special events (including Israel Day, Shabbat, Carnival, etc.) or inclement weather (rain or extreme heat).

• Participate in staff orientation program.

• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual that you will be given during Orientation and always comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures.

• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and actively seek to incorporate the Camp’s values including compassion, kindness, leadership, courage, and mindfulness, into the learning objectives of your area.

• Act as a role model for campers.

• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season .

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Staff Shirt (provided) and sneakers required while on duty.

• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience teaching specialty activity in a school, camp, or children program environment.

• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks independently.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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