Intern, Photography (part-time; Summer 2026)
About The Position
Gain experience as a member of a professional in-house creative team at a nonprofit arts organization! Help build the institutional image library at Wolf Trap by capturing, editing, and archiving photographs of onsite events and activities. Contribute to the Wolf Trap image library by documenting member and patron experiences using photography Capture performance photography on various stages Study library of Filene Center venue/patron/audience images, and recommend procedure for capturing these moments in a fresh way Facilitate cross-departmental communications by assisting others in accessing photo assets
Requirements
- Talented photography students with enthusiasm for the performing arts
- Access to basic still camera equipment, including a 35 mm digital camera; knowledge of and experience working with a variety of lenses, tripods, flashes, filters, and light kits preferred
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
- Please upload a document that includes a link to your online portfolio that shows 12-20 samples of your photography work.
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the Wolf Trap image library by documenting member and patron experiences using photography
- Capture performance photography on various stages
- Study library of Filene Center venue/patron/audience images, and recommend procedure for capturing these moments in a fresh way
- Facilitate cross-departmental communications by assisting others in accessing photo assets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
