Photographer

American Youth Foundation Mission

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

The Photography Specialist documents daily activities and life at camp, with an eye toward AYF's year-round marketing and communications needs. Photos are shared with families at home and used for AYF marketing materials, including social media, the website, Founder Fire, and pamphlets. The Photography Specialist attends daily camp programming, and curates, lightly edits, uploads, and organizes photos online, including creating Closing Day slideshows.

• Merrowvista - Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
• Merrowvista necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• The Photography Specialist lives onsite during staff training and the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response.
• Housing and all meals are provided.
• Staff live in a communal space with other staff, or in cabins with campers, depending on position.

Seasonal

The AYF believes that how we act and interact reflects who we are as a community. In practice, at the AYF we value investing in youth, stewarding the environment, encouraging participants and staff to explore and develop their values and beliefs, belonging in community, and growing together.

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Document daily life at camp by photographing a wide range of activities, cabin groups, and staff, including support staff; photograph every camper at least every two days.
• Work with the Communications Manager and Director of Outreach to fulfill a shot list of required photos for year-round communications needs, visiting a variety of program areas to take photos.
• Curate, tag, and upload photos regularly (approximately 200-300 photos a day to be uploaded daily at 5:00 PM to the camp's photo-sharing platform for camp families.
• Collect, organize, and upload photos from off-site or multi-day trips upon their return.
• Keep camp cameras charged and in good working condition; lend cameras to trip leaders and program leaders as needed.
• Take camper headshots and cabin photos on Opening Day; order prints of cabin group photos so each camper receives a copy by Closing Day.
• Create Closing Day camper slideshows (one for each Closing Day) and an end-of-season Staff Slideshow.
• Build relationships with campers to foster friendly, nurturing, and age-appropriate group dynamics; provide mentorship and connection to all in the community.
• Actively participate in all camp activities with enthusiasm, creating an inclusive environment that encourages all campers to participate.
• Model responsibility and compassion for campers in all activities, such as cleaning cabins or the eating lodge.
• Communicate daily with supervisor, attend staff meetings, and receive guidance and instruction.
• This is not meant to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• At least one year of post-high school experience.
• 1-3 years of experience capturing high-quality, action-oriented photography and using photo editing software.
• Highly organized, self-sufficient worker with strong…