Friends of Acadia

Seasonal Photographer/Video Producer

Friends of Acadia

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bar Harbor • Maine • United States

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Salary

💰 $20 per hour

About the role

  • Take high-quality and engaging documentary style photo stills and produce high-quality storytelling videos for the Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia websites, print publications, and social media channels.
  • Capture scenic images and video of park locations to inspire love for Acadia National Park.
  • Write complete AP Style captions, ingest all edited images, and upload images and b-roll video into online archive.
  • Organize provided external hard drive with RAW images, edited images, and video projects so work can be easily archived at the end of the season.
  • Edit and complete video projects while following the FOA style guide.
  • Write short event or program descriptions for use on the FOA website.
  • Keep records of hours worked and miles logged.
  • Attend regular Comms Team check-in meetings.
  • Assist with ANP and FOA special events: Fourth of July Parade (July 4), Annual Meeting (July 8), Annual Benefit (August 8), Take Pride in Acadia Day (November 7), etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A technologically savvy person who enjoys working with DSLR cameras, photo and video editing software (Premiere Pro, Photo Mechanic, and Photoshop/Lightroom) and can quickly learn and use new skills or applications.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Creative and able to translate that creativity into compelling digital storytelling.
  • Able to receive constructive criticisms and use them to better one’s work.
  • Good project management skills – the ability to see a project through concept to implementation, working directly with subjects to schedule photoshoots and interviews.
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for driving to job sites.
  • Applicants will be expected to use their own automobiles and will be reimbursed for mileage beyond their daily commute.
  • Outdoor experience: Must be capable of hiking up to 8 miles per day wearing a pack weighing up to 25lbs, working in inclement weather and on steep terrain.
  • Must be able to attend the Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor course in June which may include one night of camping.
  • Applicants will be required to pass a background check.
Benefits
  • Uniform shirts, rain jacket, fleece, hat(s), hiking boots, puffy jacket, first aid kit, backpack, and personal protective equipment are provided.
  • FOA will reimburse up to $150 for the purchase of pants or shorts that meet uniform standards.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
DSLR photographyvideo editingAP Style writingproject managementdigital storytellingimage editingvideo productionphoto editingevent documentationarchiving
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationcreativityconstructive criticismproject managementteam collaborationadaptabilityattention to detailtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Valid Driver’s LicenseLeave No Trace Level 1 Instructor