Summer Programs 2016
Employment Opportunities
Location: Cary Academy Campus, 1500 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
Camp Program: Summer Programs at Cary Academy is a culmination of over 250 specialized camps and programs that focus on the following areas: science and technology, culinary and creative arts, visual and performing arts, sports and wellness, adventure and scholar studies. Full day and half day camps and programs are offered, Monday through Friday, for youth in rising grades 2 – 12. In addition, Summer Programs offers extended day programs in the morning, lunch and afternoon that provide additional opportunities for campers and participants to have fun.
Number of Campers: On average, Summer Programs programs run approximately 35 - 40 camps and programs per week with approximately 400 campers and participants onsite during the week.
Communications Coordinator
Major Responsibilities:
· Assist with planning and implementations of daily assemblies. morning and afternoon
· Create an end of summer video to highlight camp and program activities
· Capture camp moments with photography and video
· Edit photos and catalog photos in database
· Promote CA Summer Programs through daily social media posts
· Monitor camper photo release forms and distribute permissions to instructors weekly
· Promote camp happenings within CA Summer Programs community each week
· Post daily blogs and include keyword tagging for search engine optimization
· Create weekly wrap up videos and slide shows
· Document camper experiences as an evaluation tool
· Create camp signage
· Assist with additional projects as assigned
Requirements:
Must be a high school graduate with some college or professional experience in journalism, public relations, communications, multimedia or equivalent. CPR/AED/First Aid certification recommended (training provided, if necessary). Interested candidates should have an interest in working in a camp environment and have confidence in dealing with children as well as adults, ability to use good judgment and work with a team. Candidates must be organized, enthusiastic, flexible, responsible and have a positive, encouraging attitude.
Work Schedule:
This position is scheduled to work an average of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, June and July. Addition pre-camp preparation time is required up to two weeks before camp begins and post camp wrap up required for one week after camp ends.
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to till April 13, 2016 at 5pm.