Visual Storyteller - Photography

VISUAL STORYTELLER - PHOTOGRAPHY

Join us in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities! The Visual Storyteller captures the vibrant, authentic moments of camp life through photography. This role focuses on visual storytelling, creating engaging images that highlight the experiences of campers, staff, and programs for marketing, communications, and promotional use. If you have a creative eye, love working in dynamic outdoor settings, and enjoy documenting meaningful experiences, this role is for you.

If you are passionate about storytelling and believe words (and images) can inspire action, this role is for you.

Schedule: Seasonal, Early June - Mid August 2026

Locations: Annandale, Maple Lake, and Eden Prairie, MN

Pay: $15.57 per hour

• Identify unique opportunities to photograph campers, staff, and scenic camp settings in indoor and outdoor environments
• Capture both posed and candid photographs to support marketing publications, social media, and communications
• Edit, label, and catalog photos for use across digital and print platforms
• Coordinate with summer camp staff to photograph weekly cabin activities and program highlights
• Collaborate with departmental staff to fulfill photography needs across the organization
• Contribute creative ideas for visual storytelling and seasonal campaigns
• Support special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Pursuing or holding a degree in Visual Arts, Photography, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of photography and photo editing experience (professional, educational, or personal portfolio experience considered)
• Experience with outdoor and action photography, including working in bright sunlight
• Proficiency with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom experience is a plus)
• Ability to manage your own schedule, meet deadlines, and take direction and feedback from leadership
• Team player who can also work independently
• Initiative, adaptability and a strong work ethic
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of campers and staff
• Comfortable working in a communal, camp-style environment

• Hands‑on experience in storytelling, communications, and content creation across multiple platforms (digital, print, social, and media)
• The opportunity to build a professional portfolio showcasing your work and creative contributions
• Exposure to nonprofit marketing, communications, and media strategy
• Collaboration with passionate, mission‑driven colleagues in a dynamic environment
• Professional growth in interviewing, narrative development, photography, videography, editing, or creative content production
• The fulfillment of knowing your work directly supports and elevates the experiences of individuals with disabilities, helping to raise awareness and impact

• Work in both office and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions such as sun, rain, or heat
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or navigate uneven terrain as needed to capture content or support programs
• Lift, carry, and transport equipment, props, or supplies as required
• Move quickly to capture activities or assist with tasks throughout program areas
• Maintain focus and attention to details while on your feet for extended periods
• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, scanners, and software tools relevant to the role
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.