Photographer

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

18d•$510 - $600•Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer documents the camp experience and manages summer social media at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The role implements the summer photography, videography, and social media strategy; captures and edits content for camp documentation and year-round marketing; and creates and publishes content on camp and GSCO platforms after obtaining approval from the operational director. The Photographer also manages photography and videography equipment and coordinates its care with the Assistant Photographer. As part of the camp team, the Photographer supports campers and collaborates with the Assistant Photographer and operational, program, cabin leadership, health, property, hospitality, kitchen, and housekeeping staff. The position includes camper supervision and support, administrative and scheduling work, staff meetings and training, and participation in feedback and ongoing program observations. The Photographer follows relevant camp and safety standards, maintains confidentiality, and supports GSCO’s commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusion. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position from May through August, with exact dates to be determined. The role reports to the Camp Director and/or hiring manager, has no supervisory responsibility, and pays $540 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200. Staff must live onsite in shared housing. The job involves nontraditional and extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and may require work periods of up to 22 hours per day, on-call availability, frequent exposure to loud and stimulating environments, and outdoor work in varied weather at elevations of 8,000–9,500 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven expertise in photography techniques.
An eye for detail and ability to use light to create a desired mood or effect.
Ability to compose visually appealing scenes that tell a story.
Demonstrated use of different angles to achieve a desired effect.
Demonstrated quality use of camera filters.
Proficiency with photo-editing software and camera equipment.
Must hold 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 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license, driving record acceptable to Girl Scout insurance standards, and at least five years of driving experience.
Must live onsite in shared housing.
Must be willing to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
Must be willing to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation needs.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, more than two miles daily, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with people with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement the summer photography, videography, and social media strategy.
Capture quality photographs and videos for summer documentation and year-round marketing.
Edit photographs and videos for digital promotion.
Create, analyze, and publish content for camp and GSCO social media and marketing platforms, obtaining approval from the operational director before publishing.
Review camper photograph release forms and manage permissions.
Care for and manage photography and videography equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use, in coordination with the Assistant Photographer.
Provide or support emergency procedures during onsite and offsite 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 daily, weekly, and activity schedules with other staff, based on camp programs, 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 resolution, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
Observe activities on an ongoing basis to help ensure leadership and program delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Respect the confidentiality of information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, and standards, including those of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Colorado Department of Health and Human Services.
Support GSCO’s efforts and commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusion, and contribute to positive relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Occasionally carry out or assist with other camp tasks as required.