* Note: This is a seasonal part-time position from June 8-Aug. 5, 2026. This employee will work up to 32 hours a week. More information at the end of this job description. 

Position Objective:

The Seasonal Family Portrait Photographer is responsible for directing, capturing, and editing family portrait sessions of Family Camp families, ensuring they receive high-quality family photos with excellent customer service in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, culture code, and standards of conduct.

General Qualifications:

The Seasonal Family Portrait Photographer is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. 

Key Job Accountabilities:           

• Provide high quality images to families, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
• Manage photography labor spending and productivity for assigned photographers. 
• Communicate critical area and company updates to staff. 
• Prepare and conduct routine performance reviews for photography staff. 
• Develop, manage and promote positive team culture
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

none

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Education in Multiple Digital Outlets. (Photography and Design)

Work Experience:

• Experience working with guests or customers in a high volume capacity.
• Background in photography and visual composition.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Light room, and Illustrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate with families clearly and timely.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge/Proficiency in Photoshop and Photography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and have action plans when working with guests.

Physical Demands:

• Carry and set up equipment. (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand and/or move for long periods.

Additional Requirements:

• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Culture Code and Standards of Conduct.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

2026 Dates:

• Meet with supervisor for training once sometime during week of June 1-5th
• Work June 8-26 (Weeks 1-3 of camp)
• Off during the week of June 28 - July 4 
• July 6-August 5th (Weeks 5-9 of camp)
• Option to come back for Labor Day Family Camp (over Labor Day Weekend) if the photographer is available.

Typical Weekly Schedule:

• Taking family portraits: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons 1:00–5:00pm onsite at Mount Hermon = 16 hours / week
• Editing/cataloging/uploading at photographer's convenience, with photos typically uploaded within one week of shoot date. Can be done remotely = 10–15 hours / week
• Helpful for photographer to be available during activity sign-up time if families have questions or need to change their appt: Monday mornings 10:30–11:00am (if possible, not mandatory) = 30 mins

Gear and Equipment:

The photographer may use their own camera equipment if preferred, but may also use Mount Hermon camera equipment, subject to availability. 

Adobe Creative Cloud license provided for editing in Lightroom Classic. Preferred for the photographer to use their own computer for editing, but the potential use of Mount Hermon computer could be possible (subject to availability).