Photography Internship – Seasonal (Summer 2025)

Sitka Fine Arts Camp, a leader in arts education, provides interdisciplinary summer programs for kids and adults from around the US and world. Our programs including visual art, music, theater, dance, writing, Alaska Native Arts, and science and have been recognized by both the White House and the National Endowment for the Arts for excellence and innovation in arts education and community building. For more information, visit: www.fineartscamp.org.

Title: Photography Internship

Duration of Position: June 6th - August 3, 2025

Camp operates on a 7-day per week schedule. Interns will be expected to frequently work on nights and weekends. Time off will be scheduled around the demands of the program.

Qualifications: Must have experience photographing people in action and be able to make work consistent with the brand of SFAC. Must bring your own camera and computer for editing and uploading images.

Description: 

• In keeping with the mission and brand of our organization, create a collection of professional and creative photographs and videos that tell the story of and promote the camp programs
• Document camp with diverse and visually appealing photos that capture teaching and learning moments that are compatible with the brand of the Fine Arts Camp
• Capture the spirit of camp through pictures and videos of classes, campus life, rec day, Art Shares, final performances, and other campus happenings
• Document other summer events (Jazz on the Waterfront, the Musical and other campus events) 
• Build a collection of photos that can be used in grants and our annual report 
• Photograph Middle School and High School students at camp registration
• Other photography assignments as needed
• Curate and organize photos/video for use in future marketing
• Upload 20-40 images daily for use on SFAC social media pages
• Collaborate with marketing team to create promotional materials as needed

Sitka Fine Arts Camp (SFAC) staff and interns help to make the summer run smoothly for students, faculty, staff, community members, volunteers, and visitors to the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.

SFAC staff and interns are expected to be helpful, responsible, and flexible members of our campus community willing to help at all levels with an enthusiastic and energetic attitude. SFAC Staff are expected to provide excellent customer service to all members of the campus community and to each other. 

Compensation:

• Stipend of $4,000
• Shared dormitory-style room on campus for out of town from the evening of June 6 through the morning of August 3
• Board on campus from dinner on June 6 through breakfast on August 3
• Access to the Hames Center (on campus fitness facility)

Travel: Interns are responsible for their own travel

To submit an application please visit www.fineartscamp.org/hiring (application must include a portfolio of work. Portfolio must include photographs in educational and/or artistic settings featuring people)

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.