Photographer

About This Role

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 supports and collaborates with the Assistant Photographer, and also supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, and cabin leadership team as needed. A primary function of this job is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

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
• Review camper photograph release forms, managing permissions
• Provide care and 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
• Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships
• 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 and 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 and staff as necessary
• Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership and program delivery are positive and appropriate
• Interact with digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and 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