Phone: [phone] Job Title: Habitat Photographer Brief Description of Agency/Organization and its Purpose

Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Missoula

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7181, Missoula, MT 59807

Office: 3655 Highway 200 East (East Missoula)

Phone: [phone]

Job Title: Habitat Photographer

Brief Description of Agency/Organization and its Purpose:

Habitat for Humanity is an international not-for-profit organization that builds houses in partnership with low-income families. The goal of Habitat for Humanity of Missoula is to eliminate poverty housing in our community. Low-income families help build a home that will become theirs for an affordable price.

Summary of Job:

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” Photographers for Habitat for Humanity of Missoula document our activities through photographs both at the build site and at any special events. Pictures tell our stories in very powerful ways. Habitat Photographers will help ensure pictures are taken for publicity, fundraising, volunteer and donor appreciation as well as other needs as they arise.

Specific Duties or Major Tasks:

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  Access to a dependable digital camera
  
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  Availability to attend Build Days at construction site and other special events
  

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  Some photography background a plus
  

Qualifications:

Volunteers need not possess prior knowledge of Habitat. Inexperienced Habitat Photographers will be paired with an experienced Habitat Photographer for training if possible. Volunteers do need to be able to stand for short amounts of time and be comfortable and conscientious walking around the construction site. Sunny dispositions are always an asset when working with people.

Conditions of the job:

Job Starts: April 2015 Job Ends: November 2015

Schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays

Time of Day: Flexible between 9:30 am and 3:00 PM

Minimum Commitment: One 2 hour shift Maximum Commitment: Open

Number of Volunteers Needed: Open

Location: We will be building on Latigo Dr. in the 44 Ranch Development off of Mullan Road.

We will provide map for volunteers.

Other Pertinent Information:

We are looking for a variety of people to serve as Habitat photographers, at least a couple times throughout the build season or more often if they choose. Photographers at the build site are encouraged to come mid morning and stay through lunch, or come for lunch and stay through mid afternoon. Build hours are 8:30 am -4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Every Saturday is considered a Build Day, often with special groups scheduled. Groups also schedule throughout the week and photographers are needed on those days as well.

Benefits:

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  Increasing awareness about the need for affordable housing in our community and how Habitat for Humanity of Missoula is making a difference.
  
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  Creating contacts for yourself and Habitat.
  
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  Meeting and working with our great partner families and wonderful volunteers.
  
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  A free lunch when groups are on the construction site
  
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  Have fun