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Summer Media Specialist/ Program Assistant
The Salvation Army San Francisco
Location : Eatonville, WA, 98328
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $425/week
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Summer Media Specialist/ Program Assistant - $425/week
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DEPARTMENT: Camp Arnold
STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt
PAY: $425/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included
GENERAL STATEMENT
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
SCOPE:
To Assist the Program Department by setting up audio/visual equipment prior to all scheduled events. To be the official Summer camp photographer and digitally record, store and archive all events, staff and campers at Camp Arnold. To assist Program generally throughout the day in planning and integrating program, helping observe activities or campers, being available as needed to help counselors. To work as a part of a team to reveal the person of Jesus Christ to our campers through our words, actions and programming.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Assist and nurture spiritual development of campers and staff.
- Oversee development of Camp Arnold and Alumni media and posting of media as appropriate on social media.
- Assist the Camp Director and Program with other duties as needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Capture digital still and video images of campers, activities, staff and grounds each week
- Save all images and videos in an organized manner, by week, on the O: drive
- Post images throughout the week via camp’s Facebook, YouTube and Instagram accounts
- Update photos and data on website as necessary
- Setup all sound, visual and computer equipment, as needed, for scheduled programming
- Maintain inventory of equipment – storing it safely and neatly between use
- If necessary train others to operate the equipment remembering that the safe use of all equipment is your responsibility
- Ensure that all media projects are completed and delivered within the established deadlines for each project
- Responsible to maintain the equipment in good repair and inform the Camp Director of any equipment issues
- Submit supply requests to the main office staff
- Assist Program in the oversight of camp programming
- Help with behavior management as needed
- Assist with scheduling, creating and implementing program as part of the team
- Assist Counselors as needed when your primary duties aren’t in conflict
- Ensure that you are on time with all setups for events – special and regularly scheduled. Sound must be setup and ready in plenty of time with sound check; Words, videos and/or presentation must be entered into computers, ran through a TV or projector, and tested prior to events
- Work alongside program to ensure everything is in place for the nightly campfire; whether campfire is held at the Amphitheater or a special location (e.g., pool).
- Work as a part of the Camp Team to facilitate the best possible experience for our campers. First and always our biggest priority
SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance:Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans:Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave:Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave:12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.
Paid Holidays:13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Freqently Asked Questions
A Summer Media Specialist/Program Assistant at Camp Arnold usually starts by setting up A/V equipment for scheduled events, capturing photos and videos of campers and activities, then managing media content on social platforms. Throughout the day, they assist counselors and help with program planning, ensuring smooth operation of camp activities.
Key skills include technical proficiency with audio/visual gear, digital photography and video editing, social media content management, teamwork, and flexibility. Strong organizational abilities and a passion for supporting youth programs also enhance success in this entry-level seasonal role.
Many seasonal positions at camps like Camp Arnold can lead to continued roles in program coordination or media management. Demonstrating reliability, media skills, and leadership during the summer may open doors for longer-term employment or advancement within similar nonprofit or media-focused youth organizations.
The Salvation Army blends media responsibilities with spiritual and community-focused programming, emphasizing values-driven teamwork. Employees engage not only in technical tasks but also in nurturing campers' spiritual growth, making this role unique in combining media skills with meaningful mission work.
Yes, media content must respectfully reflect the camp's values and mission while professionally documenting events and daily activities. Timely posting on social platforms like Facebook and Instagram is key, alongside maintaining organized digital archives and ensuring all media projects meet deadlines.
Eatonville’s smaller community offers limited but meaningful seasonal opportunities in media roles. While competition exists, particularly for positions tied to popular summer camps, candidates with combined media skills and community involvement often stand out in this local job market.
Eatonville is a rural area, so commuting might involve personal transportation with variable travel times depending on nearby towns. Prospective employees should consider lodging options provided by the camp to minimize daily travel and stay close to work sites during the summer season.
This seasonal role offers $425 per week along with room and board, covering lodging and meals. While full-time positions elsewhere include benefits like medical and dental insurance, this temporary job focuses on providing essential living accommodations alongside competitive weekly pay.
The role uniquely blends technical tasks—like setting up sound and video equipment and managing digital archives—with hands-on program support, including behavior management and event preparation. This balance ensures media specialists contribute to both camp operations and camper experience.
This position offers hands-on experience capturing and managing media in a dynamic, community-driven environment. It’s ideal for gaining practical skills in photography, social media, and event support while contributing to an impactful nonprofit’s mission during a seasonal summer program.
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