Photography Intern @ Children's Law Center

June 12, 2018

Children’s Law Center fights so every child in DC can grow up with a loving family, good health and a quality education. Judges, pediatricians and families turn to us to advocate for children who are abused or neglected, who aren’t learning in school, or who have health problems that can’t be solved by medicine alone. With more than 100 staff and hundreds of pro bono lawyers, we reach 1 out of every 9 children in DC’s poorest neighborhoods – more than 5,000 children and families each year. And, we multiply this impact by advocating for city-wide solutions that benefit all children. Learn more at childrenslawcenter.org.

Responsibilities

The communications intern will report to the Communications Specialist and support Children’s Law Center’s (CLC) brand through visual images. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the responsibilities of a nonprofit communications staff while working as a member of the department and assisting in its day-to-day functions. The intern will have access to a Canon PowerShot SX730 and the Adobe Creative Suite for editing.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Photography and Editing

Event Photography: Photographing presenters and attendees at Children’s Law Center events, such as donor events, the Annual Benefit and more.
Portraiture: Taking staff headshots to be used on the Children’s Law Center website, external presentation and publications.
Candid: Capturing images of CLC staff at work onsite at medical clinics, advocacy efforts at the Wilson Building and internal meetings.
Photojournalism: Capturing photographs of clients to supplement client stories for our email newsletters, Annual Report and website, including DC Adoption Day.
Landscape: Capture the locations and neighborhoods that the organization serves.
Other: Working hand-in-hand with the communications, development and policy teams to fulfill any other image needs.
Editing: Using the Adobe Creative Suite products to edit photographs.

Archiving

Managing CLC’s photography library, organizing and cataloging photographs.
Researching and recommending stock photography for purchase.

Requirements and Qualifications

This position is unpaid and available as course credit. Regular in-office work hours are flexible, but will require a minimum of 10 hours a week and a minimum of 65 total hours per semester. Some mornings, evenings and weekends may be required as-needed for event coverage. At least one year of relevant experience preferred.

Skills include:

Strong photography skills
Strong visual and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Desktop personal computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to work independently as well as within a small team
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

How to Apply

Send your resume and at least three photography samples or a link to your portfolio or website with “Fall 2018 Photography Intern” in the subject line. Photography samples must include at least one (1) posed professional headshot, one (1) photograph of an event and (1) candid photograph. Applications may be submitted via mail, fax, or email to:

Katie Test Davis, Communications Director

Children’s Law Center

501 3rd Street, NW · 8th Floor

Washington, DC 20001

202.467.4949 (fax)

[email protected]

Children’s Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medication, status as a veteran, tobacco use, or other classification protected by law.

Children’s Law Center has a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Our aim is to maintain an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace and ensure all employees are culturally humble in order to most effectively achieve our mission and secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.