In PersonOnsite at a camp property; staff must live on-site in shared housing.
Creative ProductionPhotography
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
Proven expertise in photography techniques.
A strong eye for detail and the ability to use light to create a desired mood or effect.
Ability to compose visually appealing scenes that tell a story.
Demonstrated ability to use different angles to capture the desired effect.
Demonstrated quality use of camera filters.
Proficiency with photo editing software and camera equipment.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to Girl Scouts of Colorado standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, with five years of driving experience.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Must live on site in shared housing.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, more than two miles per day, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including hearing, listening, seeing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, and balancing.
Ability to work tactfully and congenially with individuals who have a range of moods and behaviors.
Responsibilities
Implement the summer-season strategic plan for photography, videography, and social media.
Capture quality photos and videos for summer documentation and year-round marketing use.
Edit photos and videos to optimize images for digital promotion.
Create, analyze, and publish content for the camp's and Girl Scouts of Colorado's social media and marketing platforms.
Obtain approval from the operational director before publishing content.
Review camper photo release forms and manage permissions.
Care for photography and videography equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use, in coordination with the Assistant Photographer.
Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide or support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff as needed.
Support site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules, and assist in their creation with other staff based on camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms for the camp's strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication resolution, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
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 of information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards established by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Occasionally assist with tasks beyond those listed in the job description.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's pluralism and diversity commitments throughout the organization and communities served.
Contribute to positive relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups among the council's employees and volunteers.
Work outdoors in camp environments at elevations of 8,000–9,500 feet and in inclement weather.
Work in highly stimulating and loud environments.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with children or a desire to do so.
Experience working in an outdoor program or camp setting.
GENERAL PURPOSE: The Photographer is responsible for documenting the camp experience and managing the summer social media at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Assistant 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
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.
Edit photos and videos to acquire and optimize images for digital promotion.
Create, analyze, and publish content for the camp’s and GSCO’s social media and marketing platforms.
Work closely with the operational director obtaining approval prior to publishing.
Provide care & management of photography and videography equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with Assistant Photographer.
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 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.
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 inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Formal Training
High school diploma or GED.
Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Proven expertise in photography techniques.
Proven eye for detail and ability to use light to create the desired mood or effect.
Ability to compose a scene that is visually appealing and tells a story.
Proven showcase of utilizing different angles to capture desired effect.
Proven quality usage of camera filters.
Proficiency with photo editing software and camera equipment.
Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Photography and videography equipment.
Laptop, iPad, microphone, tripod.
Various editing software.
Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.
Computer and related software, telephone, copiers, and equipment commonly found in an office environment.
Handheld radios.
As directed, golf carts and leased vehicles.
This position occasionally works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, farm equipment, farm animals and other outdoor skills activities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day.
Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather.
Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Required to live on-site in shared housing. (Staff living quarters are shared with other staff and/or campers).
Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance.
Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).
***Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential duties & responsibilities of the position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please contact your supervisor/manager or HR with any questions.
GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process.