Head Raft Photographer

Zoar Outdoor Adventure; Charlemont (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoar Outdoor seeks a Head Raft Photographer to capture and manage commercial raft-trip images across the 2026–2027 seasons in Charlemont, MA. The role includes photographing trips 4–5 days per week, often on rugged terrain, and coordinating with staff for timely order fulfillment.

You will optimize the PicThrive sales platform, train fellow photographers, and handle equipment maintenance and inventory while supporting morning registrations and river-trip logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience with professional outdoor photography.
• Ability to hike on rugged terrain and reach photo spots.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Interest in photography and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Take photographs of commercial raft trips 4–5 days per week, including weekends.
• Traverse rugged terrain to reach designated photo spots.
• Manage Zoar Outdoor's PicThrive account to maximize sales and usability.
• Train photographers/guides in cameras, photo software, and sales tools.
• Respond to photo order emails promptly and professionally.
• Assist in morning registration tasks and daily vehicle/logistics.
• Perform maintenance on photography equipment and manage inventory.
• Organize photo folders on Google Drive for internal distribution.
• Understand river trip timetables and locations to coordinate shoots.
• Contribute to non-photography tasks to support operations.

Skills

Photography

Photo editing

Google Suite

Communication

Driver's license

Weather readiness

Tools

PicThrive

Google Drive

Job description

Job Description

For 2026 & 2027 Season! The Head Raft Photographer is responsible for the facilitation of photo sales for the Zoar Outdoor and Berkshire Whitewater Rafting Departments. Duties of the Head Photographer include, but are not limited to:

• Take photographs of commercial raft trips 4-5 days/week includes weekend work.


• Traverse steep and uneven terrain by foot. Our photo spots are in some rugged terrain.


• Communicate in a positive, professional, and succinct manner both verbally and in writing.


• Manage and optimize Zoar Outdoor's PicThrive account to maximize client and staff usability and maximize sales.


• Train supplementary photographers/guides in using the cameras, photo software, and sales software.


• Pass our Driver's Application


• Assist in daily vehicle logistics.


• Ensure all photo systems are functioning and maximized.


• Take ownership of the organization of commercial photo folders and our own Google drive folders for internal distribution.


• Display an advanced understanding of trip time tables and river maps. Chiefly, who will be where on the river, and at what time.


• Respond to photo order emails professionally and in a timely manner.


• Assist in morning registration tasks, provided there is time to do so.


• Perform regular maintenance on all photography equipment and maintain an inventory of equipment needs.


• Carry other duties as assigned and step towards non-photography tasks to maintain an overall successful operation.

Desired Traits:

• Basic knowledge of Google suite tools


• Good communication skills


• Basic knowledge of digital camera equipment


• An interest in photography


• Can prep for different kinds of weather


• Has a reliable means of transportation