Animal Photographer

Arizona Humane Society • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a part-time Animal Photographer to support weekend coverage, working Fridays from 7 AM –11 AM and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM–3 PM at our Papago Park Campus. If you're passionate about capturing meaningful moments and want to help showcase the animals in our care, we encourage you to apply today and join our lifesaving team!
As a part time Photographer on our award winning team, you'll help homeless pets shine by capturing personality filled images that support their journey to a loving home. Your day will start with transporting pets safely from their kennels to the studio, photographing and editing portraits of adoptable animals from dogs and cats to the occasional small critter and uploading them into our shelter software. You'll collaborate with teammates across three campuses to manage pet flow, maintain accurate records, and guide volunteers assisting in the studio. Beyond traditional portraits, you may also shoot editorial style images with our Animal Rescue Team or document fundraising events on-site and at partner locations, working in a variety of settings and lighting conditions to highlight the lifesaving work happening across the Arizona Humane Society.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• 3–5 years of professional or significant amateur photography experience
• Ability to develop creative concepts and capture the essence and personality of pets
• Strong photo editing skills; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and similar tools
• Comfortable working with animals and open to learning shelter operations, animal handling, and related software
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willing to work weekends plus a partial weekday, with travel between three campuses and occasional event venues
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize in fast-paced environments, and remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable directing volunteers and staff

Responsibilities

• Transporting pets safely from their kennels to the studio
• Photographing and editing portraits of adoptable animals
• Uploading images into shelter software
• Collaborating with teammates across three campuses to manage pet flow
• Maintaining accurate records
• Guiding volunteers assisting in the studio
• Shooting editorial style images with the Animal Rescue Team
• Documenting fundraising events on-site and at partner locations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED