Youth mentor for nature photography
Mentor youth ages 8-18 who are part of IMAgEN8’s nature photography programs. Our philosophy is to provide each student with the mentorship they need to nurture their love for nature, keep them excited about photography and give them ideas to move their skills forward. Our values are mentorship over competitions, and we do not organise any competitions. Youth learn through workshops, assignments, feedback from mentors, webinars and each other. Each individual is encouraged to explore their own tastes and interests at their own pace.
Expectations:
Attend workshops to meet and spend time with their mentees (Auckland area)
Provide feedback to their mentees when they share images through assignments and projects
Participate in webinars with the borrow-a-camera and IMAgEN8 nature photographers
Proactively check-in with their mentees on how they are going and if they need any assistance
Guide students with their projects
Help with camera or Lightroom questions
Communicate well (primarily via email) with IMAgEN8 and their mentees/parents
Requirements:
Digital SLR nature photography experience (10+ years)
Digital photo processing experience (Adobe Lightroom or similar)
A belief in our vision to nurture a love for nature
Patience, energy, humility and enthusiasm for teaching children
Clear communication skills
A police clearance and appropriate background checks will be required before you can start working with students. Our educators adhere to our safety and youth protection policies.
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
10-20 hrs/month
Perks:
Experience inner satisfaction that comes from assisting youth improve their well being, build skills and kaitiakitanga for nature
Join a passionate team of like-minded individuals
Connect with a vibrant community, expand your horizons by meeting new people, and make new friends
Opportunities for growth through connection with diverse talent pool from different backgrounds
Expand your resume with meaningful, impactful work.
If you love nature photography, and would like to pass your skills and knowledge on to the next generation, please get in touch with us.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Youth & Children