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$25/hour
The Common Market
Chicago, IL, USA
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ShareThe Common Market Great Lakes, a mission-driven distributor of local foods to the Great Lakes area, seeks a local, part-time Photographer. Our mission is to strengthen regional farms while making the local bounty accessible to communities and the schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants, and retailers that serve them. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results-driven and passionate about photography and sustainable food, in addition to having the professionalism and experience to succeed in a demanding role that is critical to the success of the organization. This position requires an extremely organized individual who is able to work independently with a sense of urgency and great attention to detail – someone who is flexible, collaborative, and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Please no phone or email inquiries. Main Responsibilities Execute farm photo shoots across the Great Lakes region and editing within decided timeline on an as-needed basis Capture brief video interview with farmer subjects and b-roll on-farm as needed Follow up directly with farmers to schedule photo shoots in a timely manner Staff headshots and other requested on-site shoots at our Chicago warehouse on an as-needed basis Assist in developing media content for a variety of marketing uses Works closely with the Marketing Director to identify photography and media needs Ensures proactive approach to maintain positive farmers relations through ongoing communication, defining needs/expectations and working collaboratively with Common Market staff to find solutions to farmer’ needs Communicates regularly with staff as farmer scheduling issues arise Regularly evaluates and makes suggestions about how to improve/adapt to ensure a better marketing experience for customers Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Must be able to travel to multiple locations for farmer photoshoots (Max 3.5 hours away) Must be willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and long days Strong preference for someone with experience working within communities of color Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook) Familiar with photo editing software, video editing software is a plus Professional design experience including the use of Adobe Creative Suite Experience with staging photoshoots and lighting Excellent creative portfolio Strong communications skills Baseline Requirements Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Benefits Compensation $25/hour plus mileage and expense reimbursements Flexible Schedule
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