Assistant Photographer Job Description
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Job Title: Assistant Photographer
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $480/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Photographer and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: None
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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Assistant Photographer assists in documenting and editing the camp experience and posting on social media at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position works in collaboration and under the direction of the Photographer. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
General Responsibilities
In coordination with the photographer, implement the strategic plan for photography, videography, and social media during the summer season.
Capture quality pictures and videos for summer documentation and year-round marketing usage.
Assists photographer in acquiring and optimizing images for digital promotion.
Assist in creating, analyzing, and publishing content for the camp’s and GSCO’s social media and marketing platforms.
Obtain approval prior to publishing images and videos.
Assist in the review of camper photograph release forms, managing permissions.
Assist in the care & management of photography and videography equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage.
Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff.
Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Administration
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Additional duties as assigned.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Embrace diversity and…