What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer Job - Summer Job / Seasonal Job position at Echo Canyon Rafting Expeditions?
Echo Canyon is now hiring motivated individuals with photography skills or those interested in learning photography skills for a summer seasonal river photographer job. The job begins mid to late May and extends through the summer season. You'll be using Echo Canyon digital SLR cameras, and driving Echo vehicles to river locations where you will photograph rafts floating through the rapids. Applicants must have a good driving record, should be self-motivated and have a great appreciation for the tourism industry.
Incentives:
- Starting pay rate of $15 per hour with room for advancement
- Employer matching retirement plan
- Employee discounts in all departments
- Option to raft for free and enjoy other activities through partner vendors at affordable rates (i.e. zipline tour, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park)
- Opportunity to work for a company dedicated to minimizing our impact on the environment through monetary give-back programs, memberships with Leave No Trace, Care For Colorado and others, recycling programs for guests and staff, and use of non-toxic biodegradable chemicals whenever possible.
Photographer Job Requirements:
- Ability to be consistently display friendly, courteous, and professional interactions with guests and staff
- Capable of working in a team setting
- Must be flexible working days, weekends, and holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to Echo Canyon
- Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record for driving Echo Canyon vehicles
- Must be capable of hiking up to 3 miles per day and capable of navigating steep trails to access photography locations
Physical Requirements to Perform Job Duties:
- Ability to stand and walk on paved and unpaved surfaces, single track trails, in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and squat, repetitively
- Extensive use of fingers and hands to perform photography and computer tasks
- Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily
- The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions: Adverse conditions may include extreme heat and/or cold, wind, and sometimes inclement weather
Salary : $15 - $16