Camp Photographer

Roundup River Ranch; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundup River Ranch is seeking a Camp Photographer to document our summer sessions. The role involves taking high-quality photos and videos, organizing media, and creating end-of-session slideshows for campers, families, and staff.

Work will occur during the May–August camp season, with collaboration across Admissions and Marketing to ensure consent, licensing, and appropriate use of images in communications and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and able to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work with campers and staff.
• Photography experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capture photos and videos to document camp sessions.
• Organize and share media with Admissions and Marketing.
• Lead end-of-session slideshows featuring campers and staff.
• Ensure media releases and consent restrictions are observed.
• Upload and label daily photos in the digital library.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Mobility/physical stamina

Interpersonal communication

Education

Photography experience

Portfolio of high-quality images

Job description

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.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Must be detail orientated
• Ability to work on a Team
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop and stand
• Ability to interact and work with campers and adults for content and photos

Experience, Education & Qualifications

• Ability and interest in learning new things
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience in photography and capturing high-quality images is a plus
• Creativity and ability to assemble photographs for a slideshow, social media, etc

Physical Requirements

• Office Based / Indoors - 25-50%
• Desk / Computer Work - 25-50%
• Sitting - 25-50%
• Outdoors - 25-50%
• Standing - 50%
• Walking / Moving - 50%
• Lifting / Carrying - Up to 50lbs
• Special Requirements - This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract, and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

Disclaimer

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.

RRR1M:

At Roundup River Ranch, we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible, and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch, every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of “other duties as assigned”; we agree to partner in being our Mission’s greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship, camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support, supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite, supporting present operational needs, and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals, it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful, personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be “All In” as a Roundup River Ranch employee.

Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.