Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. While working at YMCA Camp Potawotami, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy making genuine connections and unforgettable experiences in the lives of those around you. YMCA Camp Potawotami has provided friendship, fun, and a character-building camping experience in a beautiful, safe environment for over 100 years. Located about 40 miles north of Fort Wayne on the shores of Blackman Lake, Camp Potawotami has over 210 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and hiking trails.
Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of YMCA Camp Potawotami and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as…
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- At least one year of college education is preferred.
- At least one year of working with children and/or youth or resident camp is preferred.
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
- Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm.
- Basic math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency.
- Proficient in digital media and application.
- An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
- Successfully complete within 60 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Child Abuse Prevention training, and all other required training as specified by your supervisor.
- Visit all the camp areas several times per day to capture images and videos.
- Provide daily uploads to designated online photo library pages for parents viewing.
- Create End of Session slideshows shown to campers during closing day.
- Capture and print weekly cabin photos for each camper and include them in Exit Packets.
- Two weekly supply shopping trips to Kendallville for general camp supplies and cabin photos.
- Catalog all media for current and future marketing use.
- Strive to capture a photo of every camper’s smiling face, every day.
- Strive to upload at least 200 clear, positive photos each day.
- Manage Camp Cameras including Media Specialist Camera, Go Pros, & Camper Activity Cameras.
- Assist with Check in and Check Out prep and facilitation.
- Ability to walk up to 3-miles per day while carrying necessary media equipment.