Media & Communications Specialist

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

PEAK’s Four Beliefs

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Capture the story of Day Camp & Community Camp to families and community members through photography, videography, and building nurturing relationships.

POSITION AVAILABILITY: This position is 15-20 hours per week and must be available Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 21 with the ability to work between the hours of 10am - 5pm. 

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Capture, upload, and organize photos in social media photo albums and Google Photos.


• Assist with capturing video interviews of camp participants.


• Ensure equal photo coverage of all programs, including all Day Camp cohorts and Community Camp.


• Manage special photo or video projects to celebrate camp, staff, and campers and for promotional materials.


• Post photos and videos to PEAK social media stories regularly throughout the camp day.


• Build nurturing relationships and engage regularly with program participants.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $16.25/hr, pre-tax.


• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

• Mileage is reimbursable to and from Milwaukee’s program center to off-site program locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. 


• Experience with Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.


• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers, and their families.


• Enthusiasm about new experiences and ability to self-manage to bring a consistent level of energy all summer long.


• Must be detail-oriented and able to document accurately.


• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and functions of the organization’s database system.


• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.


• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives. 


• Ability to support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.


• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.


• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.


• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• A driver’s license valid in the state of Wisconsin and willingness to drive to field trip locations. 


• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.


• While not required, familiarity with photography, videography, and video editing would be beneficial.

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Media & Communications Specialist will report to the Impact & Engagement Manager and Director.


• The Media & Communications Specialist is expected to collaborate with other program teams.


• The Media & Communications Specialist may be expected to collaborate with and provide coaching to high school interns.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Day Camp programming is in constant motion. Campers and staff are interacting and moving around, doing various vigorous activities throughout the day, indoor and outdoor. This position may spend a large portion of the day outdoors and may remain standing or on their feet for long periods of time.

• Must be comfortable working in a city park as a significant portion of time will be spent at the PEAK Program Center in Tiefenthaler Park.

• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.


• Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings.


• The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning. 


• All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.