Summer Staff Photographer
About The Position
The Photographer captures the ministry of the Conference Center, Kidder Creek, Redwood Camp, and Ponderosa Lodge through photographs and related graphics, in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. The role works directly with the camp director for the assigned site, the Marketing Digital Media Manager, the site Media Manager, the site Videographer, and other site photographers, with support from the Summer Staff community and Marketing department. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to embody and affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching and help cultivate the organization’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The role requires photographing people, camps, activities, events, volunteers, staff, and settings; selecting, cataloging, editing, tagging, and publishing images daily; and maintaining an ongoing digital image database. The Photographer also supports other photographers and videographers, maintains photography and editing equipment, attends staff and department events, and contributes to the Summer Staff community. The position requires a portfolio link or attachment, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and compliance with MHA vehicle-use guidelines. Applicants must be at least 18, complete a satisfactory background investigation, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school graduate; college experience.
- Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Experience photographing a variety of subjects, especially people, their activities, and interactions.
- A body of photography work demonstrating growing understanding of technical and creative photography, including light, composition, subject, moment, context, story, and emotion.
- Experience and aptitude in photography workflows and editing.
- Experience and aptitude developing photo-based posts and engaging stories for social media and other platforms.
- Ability to use modern, professional-level camera bodies, lenses, and related photography equipment comfortably.
- Understanding of photography fundamentals and ability to photograph people, action sports, events, everyday life, posed groups and individuals, nature, and environmental portraits.
- Ability to photograph subjects both posed or directed and candidly or documentarily.
- Ability to catalog, edit, add metadata to, and publish photos daily, and to tell stories and describe events through photography.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding workflow independently and as part of a team; problem-solving ability; and willingness to receive and incorporate feedback.
- Initiative and ability to complete tasks punctually and to a high standard of quality.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages; observant and attentive.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and to demonstrate mature respect for authority, peers, and camp guidelines and principles.
- Must be at least 18 years old due to the onsite community requirement.
- Must provide a portfolio link or attach a portfolio with the application.
- Must agree to and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
- Must adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions; perform sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking on varied terrain, swimming, climbing, and shouting; lift or carry 15 to over 30 pounds; participate in physical play with children and students; hear, speak, and see clearly in adverse conditions; and participate in roped adventure and other activities involving heights.
Nice To Haves
- Formal photography training.
- Experience with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with the Macintosh platform and Canon cameras and lenses.
- Experience working with professional-level photography equipment.
Responsibilities
- Photograph camps, campers, activities, volunteers, staff, and settings throughout the summer.
- Catalog, edit, add metadata to, and publish selected photos from each camp daily, and maintain an ongoing digital image database.
- Support other photographers and videographers by sharing equipment, ideas, critique, transportation, troubleshooting, and shot planning.
- Maintain and inventory photography equipment, editing equipment, and supplies, and immediately report damaged or poorly functioning equipment to the Marketing Manager.
- Attend all Summer Staff and department meetings and events.
- Contribute to the Summer Staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
- Help ensure smooth program execution by being timely, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
