Work Study (In-person, Santa Fe)
Seasonal Position, June 17-August 2, 2024
The Work Study Experience:
The Work Study position offers the unique opportunity to participate as a student in Santa Fe Workshops classes, in exchange for providing several hours of production and administration assistance on a weekly basis. While the Work Study position requires a serious investment of time and perhaps a financial sacrifice, the photographic career benefits and networking opportunities are unparalleled.
Work assignments in support of campus operation will take priority over class assignments. Responsibilities of this entry-level position will include providing support to instructors and course coordinators as necessary, classroom maintenance and clean up, and assisting with daily meals and beverage services. However, Work Study can still expect to spend a majority of their day in-class. Persons who complete a season as Work Study become strong candidates for Course Coordinators in subsequent seasons.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be currently pursuing a career in photography, and should possess a strong portfolio or samples of work that represent your photographic style. Some retail or customer service experience is desirable.
Skills preferred for a person in this position include self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work well with fellow staff members and participants. The Work Study should also be technically savvy and able to support Workshops students with a range of creative, in-camera, and software-related questions.
Candidates must possess their own vehicle and driver’s license.
Work Study General Guidelines and Responsibilities:
- Every morning, put out signs directing students and instructors where to park.
- Prepare coffee and other beverage service items for participants and instructors daily.
- Maintain inventory on all beverage products, food service items, and cleaning supplies.
- Refill five-gallon water jugs, made available for participants, as needed.
- Assist with cleaning duties around campus, including cleaning classrooms, taking out trash, etc.
- Make sure that picnic tables in the lunch area are washed down and properly arranged.
- Assist production and administrative teams with additional duties as needed.
Work Study Policy on Class Audit:
Work Study may participate in class discussion and image critiques. Work Study may go on location with their class, but will be responsible for their own location and model fees if applicable.
Schedule/Availability:
Work Study must be available for the totality of the 2024 Summer Season, which runs for 7 weeks from June 17-August 2, 2024 at the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This includes one week of training (June 17-21), 5 weeks of classes (June 24-July 26), and one “Clean-Up Week” (July 29-August 2). Please note that housing is not provided by SFW.
The Work Study’s schedule is Monday through Friday. Evening hours are expected. This position is performed in exchange for direct participation in SFW classes. During Prep and Clean Up Weeks, the Work Study will be compensated with a $500.00 weekly stipend. Lunches are provided Monday through Friday, as are group dinners hosted on Friday nights. Please note that meals are not included during training and clean up weeks.
Work Study will be responsible for submitting an invoice at the end of Prep Week and Clean Up. Please note that the stipend does not include any allowance for tax obligations.
Covid Policy:
For all in-person workshops in 2024, Santa Fe Workshops highly recommends that all participants, staff, and instructors attending be up to date with Covid vaccinations (per definition of the CDC).
To Apply:
Please send resume, a brief statement of 200-500 words of why you want to participate as a Work Study, and a photographic portfolio of 12 images to Operations Manager Christine Alexander at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 5th.