Photographer

Job Title: Part-Time Photographer

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: YMCA of Muncie (Multiple Branches & Program Sites)
Schedule: Flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
Compensation: $14 per hour 

Position Summary

The YMCA of Muncie is seeking a creative and passionate Part-Time Photographer to help tell our story through compelling, authentic imagery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and loves capturing real moments—whether it's the joy on a camper’s face, the determination in a swimmer’s stroke, or the connection between volunteers and families.

The photographer will support the YMCA’s marketing, development, and program teams by producing high-quality visual content that reflects our values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Photograph YMCA programs, events, members, and staff at multiple sites (e.g., fitness classes, child care, summer camp, community events).
• Edit and deliver images in a timely manner for use in print, digital, and social media.
• Organize and archive photos with appropriate tags, captions, and releases.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Development teams to support fundraising campaigns, storytelling, and promotional materials.
• Capture photos that reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion across our YMCA community.
• Ensure subjects have photo releases on file and follow YMCA brand and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in photography (portfolio required).
• Familiarity with editing tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Comfortable photographing people of all ages and in a wide variety of settings.
• Passion for the mission and work of the YMCA.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL: OUR DISCIPLINES & COMPETENCIES 

ADVANCING OUR MISSION AND CAUSE provides visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

LEADING OPERATIONS ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so 

that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. 

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. 

DEVELOPING & INSPIRING PEOPLE support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can 

embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions.