Envision 2026 Summer Photographer **Start This Month!**
WorldStrides · Charlottesville, VA · 3 mo ago
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About the role
Event Site Photographers are responsible for capturing dynamic storytelling imagery that documents the day-to-day event experience at our summer career and leadership enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. The ideal candidate has experienced success as either a wedding or sports event photographer.
Responsibilities
- Attend and capture student experiences at our various Envision program events and locations—documenting the complete student-learning experience.
- Capture uplifting, lively, and memorable program experiences through dynamic, inclusive, and impactful visual content as detailed in the provided shot list.
- Complete mandatory daily content uploads to our photo sharing site, to organized file folders and albums for public consumption.
- Review staff/student provided images/video uploads—tagging selects that have potential for broader usage (as reviewed against shot list).
- Participate in the photo approval process as needed.
- Create an image montage at the conclusion of each program session, highlighting the experience for potential use end of program celebrations, social media, etc.
- Perform additional misc. duties as designated by the Site Lead and other leads such as, assist with the set-up or take-down of program events.
- Communicate professionally, effectively and positively with staff team, families, vendors, speakers, etc.
- Strict adherence to WorldStrides policies and procedures—contribute to a safe and engaging environment for youth.
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience specializing as event photographer, such as weddings and/or sporting events—student photography a plus.
- Strong skills in digital photography, and editing—videography a plus.
- Provide your own professional and insured and insured photography equipment to shoot on location at program sites, which may include college campuses, companies, or other off-site venues. Equipment may vary to include DSLR cameras, lenses, audio equipment, stabilizers, etc.
- Ability to work with and guide youth and staff to obtain quality content.
- A self-starter with and action-oriented mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work extended days and hours.
- Able to receive and apply critical feedback and guidance.
- Able to always monitor the safety of participants.
- Must pass a verification background check.
- Must submit a portfolio of relevant work/photography samples to be considered.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Pay
Compensation plus housing (where required), meals during your designated shift, and travel.
Schedule
Work with like-minded professionals passionate about helping every student realize their career and life aspirations.