Camp Nor’wester - Photographer Job Description - Summer Camp Photography & Relief Staff

Sep 13, 2026

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Camp Nor’wester Photographer role focuses on documenting the summer camp experience through staff headshots, unit photos, camper headshots, and coverage of everyday life, program activities, and special events. The position also serves as relief staff, providing individualized and group support as units move through the daily schedule, including meals, evening activities, and nighttime coverage. Responsibilities extend to outcamp overnights, managing shot lists, editing and organizing digital photos, maintaining equipment, and delivering images for the camp blog, social media, and newsletters.

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Photography and Photo Delivery

Digital File and Equipment Management

Relief Staff and Camper Supervision

Physical Requirements

Camp Nor’wester Job Description: Photographer Position Summary The Photographer is responsible for documenting the Camp Nor’wester summer experience. During the activity periods of most days, the Photographer serves as Relief Staff, providing individualized and group support to units as they move through the daily schedule while also taking photos. This position also involves assisting with outcamp overnights, contributing to a camper unit, and supervising campers during non-activity times including meals, evening activities, and nighttime coverage. When not assigned to specific units or activities, the Photographer is responsible for managing their time in editing, organizing, and taking photos. The Photographer is a residential staff; assigned to live in a camper unit, in a tent shared with other staff members, and is included in unit supervision responsibilities. Position Details Job Title Photographer Department Department Staff Reports To Community Engagement Director FLSA Status Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Salary $430/week (June 9th-August 20th = $4,423) Housing On-site shared staff accommodation Qualifications 1. Current CPR and First Aid Certification 2. Ability to pass a comprehensive background check 3. Ability to live on-site, fostering positive relationships with peers in a communal living setting 4. Minimum 3 years of experience in shooting and editing digital photographs 5. Experience working with digital SLR cameras, photo file management, and editing 6. Minimum age of 19 Skills 1. A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children 2. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 3. Commitment to equity and inclusion in the camp experience 4. Ability to accept supervision, feedback, and guidance 5. Ability to work independently throughout the summer and manage shooting and editing schedules 6. Ability to set priorities and manage time well, balancing independent work with unit responsibilities and relief staff assignments 7. Flexibility and willingness to adjust job responsibilities to meet the greatest needs of camp General Responsibility-Create and manage a collection of photographers of camp activities and daily camp life, unit photos, and staff and camper headshots for use in publications, advertisements, the Nor’wester website, social media, and newsletters Specific Responsibilities: 1. Take staff headshots by the end of Staff Training 2. Take all unit photos and camper headshots by the end of the first week of each session 3. Photograph campers and staff engaging in general camp life, all program activities, and special events 4. Utilize and update shot lists in order to capture balanced coverage of both session, all activities, and all camper units 5. Capture updated images of camp facilities 6. Capture, edit, format and deliver photos to Community Engagement Director in camp blog and social media posts General Responsibility-Organize and maintain digital photo files and department equipment Specific Responsibilities: 1. Download digital photos to computer and backups on a regular basis 2. Edit and organize digital photo files by department/activity/unit/etc. 3. Maintain the camp digital camera and equipment in good working order 4. Keep the video/photo office area clean and in good condition 5. Perform and submit a written inventory at the beginning and end of the season 6. Recommend and/or purchase additional and/or replacement items needed 7. Submit a written summary of the season from the Photographer’s perspective for future summers General Responsibility-Serve at Relief Staff and support units as assigned Specific Responsibilities: 1. Cover supervision and facilitation duties of a Unit Leader when they are on time off 2. Communicate with the present Unit Leader regularly throughout the assignment regarding their needs and campers needs 3. Guide the unit and

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What are the main duties of the Camp Nor’wester Photographer?

Document camp life and activities by taking and editing staff headshots, unit photos, and camper headshots. Also provide relief staffing and supervision support during scheduled activity and non-activity times, including meals, evenings, and nighttime coverage.

What qualifications and skills are required?

Hold current CPR and First Aid certification, pass a comprehensive background check, and have at least 3 years of experience shooting and editing digital photographs. The role also requires ability to work with digital SLR cameras, manage files and edits, and collaborate while working independently to manage shooting and editing schedules.

What responsibilities are included in photo and equipment management?

Download photos regularly with backups, edit and organize files by department/activity/unit, keep the digital camera and equipment in working order, maintain cleanliness in the video/photo office, and submit an inventory and a season summary from the photographer’s perspective.

Sep 13, 2026

Upload by Oliver