Hiking Photographer/Videographer - Fall Season

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Have a passion for hiking, capturing interesting photos, and engaging people in conversation? Join us as a Seasonal Hiking Photographer/Videographer (Fall: Oct-Dec) for our W.I.L.D. Love(TM) Adventure Ministry - a wellness program pairing hiking and green exercise with self-love principles. You will help document the hiking experience in photos and simple video as participants navigate trails in Austin, TX, and nearby areas.

Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/wildloveglobal and https://www.facebook.com/KingGlobalMinistries

THE BIG WHY

Research shows that nature-based interventions and green exercise increase self-esteem, coping skills, and prosocial behavior; decrease stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms; and improve blood pressure, immune system, and heart/lung function.

HIKING TEAM ROLES

• Program Director - has overall responsibility for the hiking group.
• Hike Coordinator - creates the seasonal schedule and tracks attendance at all hikes. Can be a virtual role.
• Hike Planner - Recommends and plans a single hike.
• Group Leader - Leads one hiking group on the day of the hike.
• Group Sweep - Hikes last in the group and keeps a count of the hikers.
• Photographer/Videographer (YOU) - Document the hike in photos and videos.
• Social Host - Plans the after hike social.
• Social Media Strategist - revolutionizes our digital presence and grows our brand following. (Virtual)
• Webmaster - Designs and manages style, content, performance, and technical upkeep of website. (Virtual)

HIKING PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hiking Photographer/Videographer has the primary responsibility of capturing photo and video content of the participants and nature during the hike. Specific responsibilities are:

• Communicate with the Hike Coordinator and Hike Planner to understand the route of the planned hike.
• Coordinate with the Hike Group Leader on the day of the hike.
• Participate and document one hike per week on Saturday or Sunday,
• Document the after-hike social.
• Catalogue captured photos and videos for Social Media Coordinator and Webmaster to use.
• Bring story ideas to the Program Director and Social Media Coordinator.
• May assist Social Media Coordinator with creating reels, stories, ads, or simple social media posts.
• Ensure that emergency procedures are followed in cases of an emergency.
• Have fun!

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to hike 3-5 miles (Beginning) , 5-7 miles (Intermediate), or 3-12 miles at elevation (Advanced)
• Genuine love for nature and outdoor photography
• Basic editing skills
• Ability to collaborate with hikers to get posed and action photos and videos
• Ability to talk to and engage people from all walks of life to capture short, lighthearted video interviews
• Able and willing to be outdoors in heat and cold (40-90 degrees) and rain
• An ability to communicate in an efficient and professional manner with colleagues
• We hope you can bring your own high quality camera/smartphone less than 3 years old
• Morning person (for morning hikes) but late morning and afternoon times may be available
• Ability to follow directions
• (preferred) Wilderness First Aid Certified
• Complete Leave No Trace training prior to start (provided)
• Complete Food Safety training prior to start (provided)
• Calm under pressure
• Share the same work/moral ethics as King Global Ministries
• If you don't have all of these qualifications, please let us know why you feel you are an ideal candidate anyway

If you’re excited about the opportunity to use your photography/videography skills for a great cause, apply now to join our team and help us make a difference!