Title:

Photographer/Videographer

Goal/Purpose:

To photograph or videotape youth engaged in educational programs that have a vision of mentorship and youth empowerment. The pictures/video would be used to capture MIKE Program events and the creativity, active learning, excitement, and relationship building of the youth in classrooms, community events, demonstrations, lectures, etc.

Responsibilities:

Photograph/videotape the youth in their educational setting, capturing their learning and creativity
Photograph/videotape MIKE Program special events community activities of the youth
Build positive relationships with youth through photography/video
Mentor youth in learning how to use photography/video as an avenue for self-expression and to influence community members to build healthy behaviors
Work in partnership with the MIKE Program Board of Directors to submit pictures/video worthy of newsletters, posters, bulletins, community outreach materials, etc.

Time Committment:

0-4 hours/week as needed

Qualifications:

Is experienced in both traditional and digital photography and/or videotaping
Demonstrates good photography/video taping techniques as shown in pictures with good composition, lighting and image resolution
Is willing to use own photography/video taping equipment
Works well in a group setting
Relates well to youth of diverse cultures/ethnicity
Is accountable for actions
Welcomes challenging work in a new program
Needs little supervision in accomplishing projects
Can make a personal commitment of time (0-4 hours/week)
Ability to apply and appreciative of support and guidance in working with diverse youth from disadvantaged socio-economic conditions consistent with the MIKE Program goals
Willing to take and able to pass criminal background checks

Work Location:

The educational facility of the youth programs, community settings, and your home/photo lab.

Benefits to Volunteer:

Can influence the educational programs of the MIKE program and have a positive impact on youth learning about healthy life choices to prevent kidney disease
Can learn about chronic disease prevention through understanding kidney disease prevention
Can meet professionals in the health, medical, and educational communities
Can make a contribution to public health education
Can showcase their photographic and video talents to the broad MIKE Program community of Foundation and Corporate contributors, Communication and Publicity specialists, Individual Donors, and Diverse Communities in the Portland Metropolitan Area and beyond

Date of Job Design:

Throughout the year, ongoing, episodic.

Contact:

Jennifer Schoenbeck: jennifer@mikeprogram.org; Phone: (503) 296-7705

How to Apply:

Submit your application online: www.mikeprogram.org/application.htm or mail to PO Box 91194, Portland, OR 97291