What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer position at Geneva Glen Camp?
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and creative Photographer to join our Camp Family. The main responsibility of this role is to capture stunning visuals that showcase the magic of camp and share them with the Camp Family. The ideal candidate will have a passion for photography, a strong understanding of photography techniques, color theory, photo organization, and post-production processes, and an interest in videography. In addition to photography duties, the Photographer will spend time engaging with campers and assisting with the camp program. While Geneva Glen has provided a general description of the duties and tasks of this position, responsibilities may be modified as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
- Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, creativity, patience, and self-control.
- Self-starter.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Current CPR and first aid certificates preferred.
- At least sixteen years of age.
- Skills using a DSLR camera are helpful but not required to do this job effectively.
- Experience with editing software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop) is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Take photos that will be shared with parents/guardians and used for other marketing purposes.
- Take Cabin/Dorm group photos and process them to be printed and given to the campers at the end of each session.
- Gather photos that other staff members take.
- Use camp-provided cameras and computers to organize the photo catalog in Adobe Lightroom.
- Upload photos at the end of each session for camper parents/guardians.
- Be part of the camp community so that you can effectively photograph life at camp.
- Help design the end-of-summer Staff Slideshow.
- Evaluate the current season and make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and program for the following season.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Essential Functions
- Ability to navigate the camp terrain to follow groups and capture different activities.
- Ability to observe and assess safety regulations and hazards.
- Ability to act quickly in case of emergency.
- Ability to communicate instructions and directions to staff and campers.
Camp Goals
Our goal is to provide youth with a summer camp experience that:
- Stimulates love for and care of the natural world
- Promotes discovery of one's own dignity and worth
- Inspires service and responsibility to foster exemplary school and community leaders
- Develops commitment to enduring values and respect
- Develops empathetic, culturally competent campers who welcome and respect all individuals, regardless of what they look like, how they identify, where they come from, their socioeconomic status, their faith, and who they love.
If you are passionate about photography and eager to contribute your skills in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $380.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $380