Assistant Photographer

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

3d•$450 - $500•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Photographer assists with documenting and editing the camp experience and posting on social media at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. Working collaboratively and under the direction of the Photographer, this position supports photography, videography, and social media work, as well as camp property, hospitality, operational, program, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed. A primary function is to provide high-caliber service to members, guests, and visitors. The role is seasonal, full-time, and onsite in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, from May through August, with exact dates to be determined. The position pays $480 per week, plus food and lodging valued at $200. It reports to the Photographer and/or hiring manager and has no supervisory responsibility. The Assistant Photographer also supports camper well-being and supervision, camp administration, staff coordination, schedules, feedback, and compliance with applicable camp and industry standards. The position requires living onsite in shared housing and being available on call for health, emergency, camper-supervision, and program needs. Work may involve nontraditional and extended hours, outdoor activities in inclement weather, high-altitude locations, and physically demanding walking, hiking, and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven expertise in photography techniques.
Proficiency with photo editing software and camera equipment.
Must have current or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing to live onsite in shared housing.
Must be willing to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours of up to 22 hours per day.
Must be willing to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper-supervision, and program needs.
Must be able to walk or hike extensively, more than 2 miles per day, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Must be able to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Must have interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals displaying a range of moods and behaviors.
Must be able to work in camp environments at altitudes of 8,000–9,500 feet, in highly stimulating and loud settings, and outdoors in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Photographer to implement the summer photography, videography, and social media strategic plan.
Capture quality pictures and videos for summer documentation and year-round marketing use.
Assist the Photographer in acquiring and optimizing images for digital promotion.
Assist in creating, analyzing, and publishing content for camp and GSCO social media and marketing platforms.
Obtain approval before publishing images and videos.
Assist with reviewing camper photo release forms and managing permissions.
Care for and help manage photography and videography equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use.
Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide or support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff as needed, as well as site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Help develop and review schedules and assist in creating daily, weekly, and activity schedules in cooperation with staff and in alignment with camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms as needed for camp strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication, and assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program-delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments and contribute to positive relationships among diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Assist with other tasks as needed, including additional duties as assigned.