Chicago Botanic Garden

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Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Event Photography Intern


PURPOSE: Gain valuable, on-the-job experience as an event photographer. The intern will work with staff photographer and on solo assignments covering a variety of events and responding to specific image requests.  Image exposure and publication may include website, print media, government relations, and internal communications.

Position is available May or June through August or September.  One position is available, 15-hr/week, variable schedule, including evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with staff photographer and on solo assignments to manage the wide variety of events over the summer. 

DEPARTMENT: Communications

REPORTS TO: Staff Photographer

SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Recent graduates or students who are near completing their B.A. in photography or arts. Coursework completed in photography, specializing in digital cameras. Proficiency in Photoshop for Mac OSX Platform, color correction is a plus. Must have digital camera and cellphone.

COMPENSATION: Stipend

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2013, or until suitable candidate is found. No phone calls please.