Photographer 2027

Cub Creek Science Camp•Rolla, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!

Requirements

Completed High School.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
A desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put the needs of campers first.
Have a passion for science, animals and childhood development.
Able to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts and instructions in a constructive manner.
Self-motivated and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
Be willing to learn new concepts and skills.
Able to work in a team and both give and take direction from others.
Willingness to adhere to camp’s code of conduct, rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

International staff pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with fellow photographers to capture photos and video of camp activities each day.
Edit photos, and upload daily to the camp’s photo gallery.
Write a daily newsletter for parents.
Prepare flash drives for campers at the end of the week.
Take photos and video at assigned locations and activities throughout the week, which may include Camper Check-in, courses and classes, and evening activities.
Edit photos, upload to storage folder, and label with camper name or image subject.
Assist campers in handling animals to ensure well-composed photographs and safe interaction with animals.
Select and upload photos to be used as camper memory cards.
Select and upload photos and video to be used for daily photo slideshows and end-of-session video.
Upload photos daily to photo gallery website for parents to view.
Provide emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and during training.