Am-Camp Photographer

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time $16.00 an hour. Paid time off. Free museum passes and discounts. The purpose of this position is to provide prompt thorough photographic services to Space Camp attendees documenting the day-to-day camp experience and to provide a comprehensive picture package to trainees and their parents. Space Camp photographers will be engaged in a variety of photographic assignments including action candid natural and artificial light photography portraiture among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Photography Operations

Photograph camp attendees to document the authentic camp experience both indoors and outdoors in a

variety of conditions.

Photograph camp attendees to document the authentic camp experience both indoors and outdoors in a variety of conditions.
Follow photography assignments provided by camp photography leadership thoroughly and with an eye

for detail and organization.

Must be able to determine the correct settings for equipment in manual camera mode.
Operate and maintain equipment such as cameras flashes and lenses and any other auxiliary equipment

designated to complete photo tasks.

Cleans and maintains camera equipment.
Other Duties as assigned.

The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job

and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level of Supervision: None

Travel Required: No

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

High school or G.E.D.

Required Experience

Work Experience: 6-12 months experience in a photography environment required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail-oriented and well-organized. Must be

professional and able to work with minimal supervision. Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Technical Experience:

Have working knowledge of digital camera systems (Sony mirrorless preferred) various

lenses and lighting equipment.

Must understand the fundamentals of the manual camera settings needed for a variety of photographic situations including action low-light and full sun and be able to maintain proper exposure in an action-based environment.

Physical Requirements

This position has the following special requirements:

Walking and climbing (stairs) to access other departments and buildings.
Standing for long periods (4-6 hours).
Carrying and lifting supplies and boxes up to 25 pounds to waist height.
Bending kneeling reaching to store & retrieve supplies.
Sight reading wrist movements feeling to operate computer terminal handle documents and sort mail.
Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisor(s) employees guests and trainees who interact with assigned area of responsibility.

This position involves working partially in a climate-controlled office environment and occasional long periods

outdoors as assigned. This position interacts extensively with guests and trainees and parents in person.

Eligibility Qualifications

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Expected Hours of Work:

First Shift position requiring a minimum availability of Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:00pm.
Second Shift position requiring a minimum availability of Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-11:00pm
Weekend position requiring a minimum availability of Friday-Saturday from 7:00am-10:00pm

Evening and weekend availability is preferred.

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.