Photographer

Capture the genuine smiles, big milestones, and everyday magic of summer at Willow Lake Day Camp as our seasonal Camp Photographer. You will spend your camp days roaming our lively 35-acre campus with your camera, freezing moments of triumph on the zip line, cheers at the pool, and laughter across the art studios. Each afternoon, you will curate and organize high-quality photo galleries for our enrolled families to cherish through their online camp accounts. Working alongside an energetic camp team, you will tell the visual story of friendship, adventure, and personal growth for campers ages 3 through 15. This role is perfect for a creative storyteller who loves being outdoors, connects easily with kids, and brings boundless positive energy to every shot.

- Capture vibrant, daily action and still shots, group photos, and memorable camper milestones across all camp activity areas.- Cover key program areas including aquatics, lake boating, outdoor adventure courses, athletics, creative arts and special events.- Organize, edit, and sort daily photo batches.- Partner with Leadership Team to ensure balanced, inclusive photo coverage for all groups and age divisions.- Photograph camp-wide traditions, themed dress-up days, Olympics competitions, and stage performances.- Maintain and care for photography equipment, ensuring gear is charged, clean, and ready for action each day.

- Experience operating digital SLR or mirrorless cameras, whether through academic coursework, personal portfolio projects, or prior photo assignments.- Experience working with or photographing children in youth programs, recreational settings, or school environments is a plus.- Ability to capture fast-moving subjects and action moments in bright, changing outdoor lighting conditions.

- College graduate or older, possessing equivalent experience.- Warm, friendly, and outgoing personality with a natural ability to connect with campers and help them feel comfortable on camera.- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time-management skills to consistently meet daily afternoon upload timelines.- Full commitment to the 8-week camp season running Monday through Friday from June 21 through August 13, 2027.- High level of responsibility, sound judgment, and commitment to upholding camper safety and privacy standards.

- High school diploma or equivalent required.- Current enrollment in or graduation from a college program (photography, visual arts, graphic design, communications, media production, education, or related fields preferred).

- Ability to walk, navigate, and move continuously across a 35-acre outdoor campus with grassy fields, gravel paths, and rolling hills.- Comfort working outdoors in typical summer weather conditions, including sunny, warm days.- Physical ability to bend, kneel, squat, and stand to capture dynamic, child-level angles and candid perspectives.

- Competitive seasonal compensation package.- Freshly prepared hot and cold lunches provided daily.- Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend camp at discounted tuition.- Steady Monday through Friday daytime schedule with evenings and weekends free.- Real-world opportunity to build an expansive, high-volume action, portrait, and lifestyle photography portfolio.- A collaborative, positive, and supportive camp culture in Lake Hopatcong.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier family-owned day camp nestled on 35 scenic acres along the north shore of Lake Hopatcong in northwest New Jersey. Guided by our Dream Big philosophy, we offer kids and teens ages 3 to 15 an unforgettable blend of sports, creative arts, outdoor adventure, and four heated swimming pools. Our warm, spirited community brings together caring staff and happy campers to build confidence, create lifelong memories, and celebrate the magic of summer.

Our picturesque 35-acre camp facility in Lake Hopatcong features manicured playing fields, shaded woodlands, private lakefront shores, and modern air-conditioned studios. It offers an inspiring, energetic, and safe outdoor environment where staff members connect, create, and thrive all summer long.