Photographer

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The photographer is part of the Public Affairs team, which executes a comprehensive marketing communication strategy to advance the Department's mission to protect Delaware's environment for current and future generations.

For more information, visit the website at dnrec.delaware.gov and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

The part-time staff photographer will showcase the state’s natural resources and the people who work to preserve, protect and enhance them every day. The photographer will capture professional, high-quality images of press briefings/conferences, groups and individuals, special events, landscapes, wildlife, and more.  The photographer will manage a library of digital and physical assets for use in all Department marketing communication materials. This professional will also keep current on photography trends, equipment and technology innovations, and help the Department discover new opportunities for visual story telling.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manages and maintains custody and accountability of all photographic equipment and property records, including filing, documenting and storing images as archives
• Maintains digital and physical assets
• Keeps all photos and related creative assets in one easy-access place
• Organizes files in a way that works for the Public Affairs team and other stakeholders
• Tracks usage rights, including license expirations dates and notifies the team about expiring image licenses, if applicable
• Delivers files via FTP, password-protected links, or quick zip files
• Serves as the official Department photographer at state government-sponsored events which includes studio location, portrait and action photography
• Plans and executes photography shoots, including location scouting, shooting and editing
• Coordinates and captures live photo opportunities, including conferences, press briefings, events and public meetings
• Produces and maintains a portrait library ensuring all senior leaders have a recent headshot for publication and presentation purposes
• Applies skill and expertise in photo composition, equipment selection, lighting, angles, props and backgrounds to create high-quality images
• Produces high-quality images to complement marketing communications, to include, but not limited to: advertising, news releases, presentations, print brochures/flyers, digital marketing content, social media networks, web pages and the Outdoor Delaware online magazine
• Edits images using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Contributes to the development of creative content from ideation through postproduction, working closely with internal stakeholders
• Works independently, as well as part of a team to establish and execute on project deliverables
• Assists with photography competency across the Department
• Other duties as required.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

In addition, provide a link to a digital professional portfolio showing variety of photography work including: 1) nature (e.g. landscape, wildlife, underwater); 2) people (e.g. portraits, candid’s, headshots); 3) events (e.g., press briefings, conferences, special occasions, sports).

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Experienced in professional photography.
2. Experience in professional photography with a DSLR camera and professional video/audio equipment.
3. Excellence in shot composition along with lighting, both studio and use of natural light.
4. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
5. Knowledge of various digital delivery methods for photography.
6. Knowledge of photography rights and permissions.
7. Knowledge of marketing, brand stewardship best practices
8. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies. 

This posting may be closed on or before 11/14/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 30, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.