Job Title: Photography Instructor
Department: Art Studio and Gallery
Rate of Pay: $75 for first student in class additional $50 for second student $25 for each subsequent student plus gratuity at guests discretion. $16.50 per hour for non-class related work.
Shift: Part-Time Year-Round Position
Variable days and shifts depending on scheduled classes
Instructors must report to work 30 minutes prior to each class and remain 30 minutes afterwards to clean up. Must be available to work nights weekends and holidays
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary:
Provide instruction in photography techniques using smartphones macro lenses and simple editing. Lead a group through a mild hike around the resort and relay information regarding local flora fauna and Sundance Resort history.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create transformational experiences for each guest.
- Discuss student goals and assess level of proficiency.
- Share the Sundance story of land preservation and environmental commitment as the occasion arises.
- Assist guest in his/her photo taking as well as editing and printing of their photo.
- Maintain studio area.
- Request and stock necessary supplies.
- Support the recycling program.
- Maintain equipment and tools used in photography class.
Qualifications:
- Technical photography skills are essential; the teacher must be proficient in framing lighting editing and finishing techniques. Familiarity with photography tools and vocabulary is required.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
- To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more years of apprenticeship or education in art related field.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret art instructional material and manuals for equipment required.
- Ability to communicate instructions and technique to guest/students. Must have very good communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- This role requires regular speaking hearing standing walking sitting and hand use. Vision needs include close distance color peripheral depth perception and focus adjustment. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Employee must regularly work with smartphone devices lenses and printers.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Benefits:
- Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
- Active Season Pass
This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.