Videographer/Photographer

FosterAdopt Connect • Independence, MO

1d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Make Your Work Matter Every Day
What if your creativity could help tell the stories of people creating brighter futures?
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of employees committed to supporting children, youth, and families. As a Videographer/Photographer, your creativity and storytelling skills help bring FosterAdopt Connect’s mission to life. Through compelling photography and video, you’ll help showcase the people, programs, and communities at the heart of our work while increasing awareness of the impact we make every day.
At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities.
We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your creativity is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a direct impact on how we connect people to our mission.
If you're looking for a career where your creative talents can help amplify important stories and inspire people to make a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?
Be part of a mission-driven organization that changes lives every day.
Use your photography, videography, and storytelling skills to highlight the people and communities we serve.
Collaborate with passionate professionals across Marketing, Development, leadership, and program teams.
Help shape FosterAdopt Connect’s brand and digital presence through engaging visual content.
Enjoy a supportive, creative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Requirements

• Proficiency with professional photography and video equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and related production equipment.
• Strong video editing and post-production skills; experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent editing software.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and translate ideas into compelling visual stories across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media, digital content, and current visual storytelling trends.
• Excellent attention to detail, composition, lighting, sound, and visual quality.
• Ability to manage projects from concept through completion, including planning, scheduling, production, editing, and delivery.
• Willingness and ability to travel to FosterAdopt Connect locations, events, and community settings as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on assigned location and job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in photography, videography, film, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in photography, videography, content creation, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in bringing FosterAdopt Connect’s mission, programs, and impact to life through high-quality visual storytelling.
• Creates compelling photography and video content that highlights the experiences of children, youth, families, staff, and communities while strengthening awareness of FosterAdopt Connect’s work.
• Collaborates with Development, leadership, and program teams to plan, develop, and produce engaging visual content from concept through post-production.
• Develops creative concepts, coordinates and conducts photo and video shoots, captures high-quality footage and images, edits content, and prepares assets for use across digital and traditional platforms.
• Helps maintain a consistent and recognizable visual identity across FosterAdopt Connect’s website, social media, campaigns, events, publications, and other communications.
• Helps identify opportunities to tell authentic, mission-centered stories that engage audiences and demonstrate the organization’s impact.
• Captures authentic moments and tells meaningful stories to connect communities to the mission, inspire support, and shine a light on the people and programs making a difference every day.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive health plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.
• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level