Photography Internship - African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) 90-Day In-Person Intern

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Photography Internship - African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA)
90-Day In-Person Internship | Based in Decatur, GA | Commission & Paid Project Opportunities Available

Overview:
The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is looking for a creative and passionate Photography Intern to join our team in person at our headquarters in Decatur, Georgia. This is a valuable opportunity for a new or early-career photographer to gain hands-on experience, build a powerful portfolio, and grow lasting relationships within the nonprofit sector-while also being eligible for paid assignments and commission-based projects.

You’ll play a key role in capturing the energy, mission, and people behind AAWTA’s work, helping to visually tell the stories of African American women in the trucking industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Photograph AAWTA events, workshops, and community programs

• Capture both candid and posed images of members, volunteers, and partners

• Edit and organize high-quality photos for social media, digital campaigns, and promotional materials

• Collaborate with the communications and branding team to align with AAWTA’s visual identity

• Provide photography support for press kits, newsletters, blog posts, and sponsorship materials

• Contribute to a professional image archive that reflects AAWTA’s brand and impact.

• Local event (VIP & Interview capture

Ideal Candidate:

• A beginner or emerging photographer building their professional portfolio

• Comfortable working in dynamic, people-centered settings

• Owns a camera and has basic editing skills (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.)

• Dependable, creative, and team-oriented

• Passionate about visual storytelling, community impact, and diversity

What You’ll Gain:

• In-person, real-world experience photographing nonprofit events, leaders, and community work

• A growing portfolio of published work across AAWTA’s media channels

• Mentorship and creative direction from AAWTA’s communications team

• Commission and paid project opportunities available for special events, media campaigns, and partner assignments (based on availability and performance)

• A Certificate of Service, letter of recommendation, and future paid project consideration

• Strong community and professional relationships within a growing national organization

Location: AAWTA Headquarters - Decatur, GA (with occasional offsite event locations)
Time Commitment: Flexible weekday hours + some weekends or event days
Equipment Required: Personal camera and editing tools

camera and editing software