Camp Photographer
Summary
Seasonal, camp-based photographer at Roundup River Ranch who captures photos and videos of campers throughout the summer camp season (mid-May to mid-August), organizes and uploads media to a digital photo library, and creates end-of-session slideshows while supporting the Marketing and Admissions teams.
General Details
Title - Camp Photographer
Location - Camp Based, Residential
Status - Full-Time, Seasonal
Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays
Department - Camp Administration
Reports to - Assistant Camp Director
Classification - Exempt
Hours - 40+
Position Summary
The Camp Photographer will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by acquiring, organizing, and utilizing photography & videography during the Summer Camp season. The Camp Photographer will capture the magic and spirit of each camp session and will support the dissemination of such information with internal and external parties. The Camp Photographer will work the scheduled camp season from mid-May through mid-August.
Essential Job Functions
- Capture the joy of camp through photos, videos, and magical moments at Camp.
- Assist the Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Assistant in photography needs for specific branded marketing/advertising photos as needed.
- Coordinate with volunteer photographers and the Marketing team to learn and follow the photo organization and filing process, ensuring both teams know how to access and browse photos for their respective needs throughout each Summer Camp session.
- Lead the creation of end-of-session slideshows featuring campers, volunteers, and staff. Ensure every camper is photographed and use facial recognition tools appropriately to help identify and include campers.
- Organize and share Camper photo links with the Admissions team, so they can provide families with access to their camper’s camp experience after the session, while respecting all media consent restrictions. Capture daily camp photos that document campers’ experiences and favorite moments throughout each session.
- In collaboration with Admission Teams, ensure that media release restrictions are honored and adhered to; ensure uploaded photos are marked as being media-released.
- Capture high-quality photos throughout Summer Camp to document memorable moments, ensuring a variety of shots that reflect the camp experience.
- Organize, label, and upload photos to the digital photo library daily to ensure easy access for the Admissions and Marketing teams. Coordinate with Marketing on photo organization and usage, as approved images may also be used in marketing materials.
- Systematically organize all media captured in accordance with established systems and procedures.
- Compile camp session photographs to send out to seasonal staff each session throughout the summer.
- Collaborate with Summer Staff specialists to photograph/capture significant programming daily.
- Receive camper artwork to scan or photograph, which will be used for a variety of Development and Marketing purposes.
- Take pictures during Volunteer & Camper arrival day & upload into Campsite to print CDEC documents each session.
- Support the Admissions & Camp team with any printing needs on Volly-O, Camper Arrival & Departure days.
- Support camper care through direct care of campers as needed & assigned based on needs during a given week.
- Actively facilitate friendships between campers, and handle group dynamics in a fair and age-appropriate manner.
- Act professionally and as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff.
- Be fully aware of all safety and emergency procedures and ensure campers are aware of and understand the safety rules at all times. Execute emergency procedures when required.
- Other duties as assigned.