Digital Photographer Volunteer/Intern for 100 Women in S.T.E.M. Program

The Aparecio Foundation, NFP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Aparecio Foundation, NFP is seeking a Digital Photographer Volunteer/Intern for their 100 Women in S.T.E.M. Program. This unpaid internship requires a commitment of 2–3 days per week over approximately three months, suitable for full or part-time students.

The role involves working with the studio team to produce high-quality images for Felix Magazine, maintaining studio equipment, and ensuring that all products are captured effectively. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment aligned with women’s economic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must commit 2–3 days per week for the duration of the internship.
• Previous experience in a studio environment is recommended.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with the studio team to capture digital product stills.
• Ensure products are lit correctly and creatively.
• Maintain care and upkeep of all studio equipment.

Skills

Experience with digital cameras and lighting

Proficiency in Photoshop

Strong teamwork skills

Detail-oriented

Creative

Education

Full or part-time student working toward a degree

Tools

Capture One

Networked computers

Job description

Digital Photographer Volunteer/Intern for 100 Women in S.T.E.M. Program

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. The internship spans approximately three months, requiring a commitment of 2–3 days per week. Candidates must be located in or willing to travel to the Chicago Loop area.

Responsibilities

• Work with the studio team and stylists to capture digital product stills for Felix Magazine.
• Ensure that all products are lit correctly, efficiently and creatively, following Luxe Media guidelines.
• Produce high‑quality, consistent images that are properly exposed and colour‑balanced.
• Accurately archive images for easy access by other Luxe Media departments.
• Prepare sets, verify that all equipment is operational, set up lighting, and maintain accurate daily shoot records.
• Meet daily and weekly deadlines to support new website material.
• Maintain care and upkeep of all studio equipment, props, and supplies.
• Retouch, crop, and upload images as needed.
• Organize and name digital assets and maintain file structure.
• Perform quality assurance on all images.

Qualifications

• Full or part‑time student working toward a degree.
• Eligible to receive school credit and able to commit 2–3 days per week for the duration of the internship.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, public groups, and other stakeholders.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Previous experience in a studio environment.
• Proven experience with digital cameras and lighting.
• High technical proficiency in Photoshop, Capture One, and networked computers.
• Strong understanding of colour correction and image constraints.
• Strong teamwork skills, detail‑oriented, and creative.
• Integrity, honesty, openness, and a willingness to operate as a team player.
• A passion for women’s economic opportunities.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.