Photographer

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

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 photography, videography, and social media plans; creates and edits content for camp documentation and year-round marketing; manages photo permissions and equipment; and collaborates with the Assistant Photographer and Operational Director. The Photographer also supports camp operations, programs, health, hospitality, and cabin leadership, and helps ensure campers, guests, and visitors receive high-quality service. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position running May through August, with exact dates to be determined. Compensation is $540 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200. The role reports to the Operational Director and/or hiring manager and has no supervisory responsibility. The position requires living onsite in shared housing and being available on call for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation. Work may involve nontraditional and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, overnight periods, and shifts of up to 22 hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven expertise in photography techniques.
Strong attention to 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 camera angles to achieve desired effects.
Demonstrated ability to use camera filters effectively.
Proficiency with photo-editing software and camera equipment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Valid driver’s license, driving record acceptable to Girl Scout insurance standards, and five years of driving experience.
Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program needs.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, more than two miles per day, 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 exhibiting a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement the strategic plan for summer photography, videography, and social media.
Capture, edit, and optimize photographs and videos for summer documentation and year-round digital marketing.
Create, analyze, and publish content on camp and GSCO social media and marketing platforms, obtaining approval from the Operational Director before publishing.
Review camper photo-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, and support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, program, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Manage administrative duties in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Help develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules in cooperation 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, and assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, volunteer, and camper information.
Follow applicable policies and standards, including those of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Colorado Department of Health and Human Services.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments and contribute to inclusive relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Occasionally assist with other tasks in keeping with the organization’s philosophy.