Lead Raft Photographer & Field Operations Lead

Zoar Outdoor; 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

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.