Santa Fe Workshops: Work Study (In-person, Santa Fe) Seasonal Position, June 16-August 8, 2025
The Santa Fe Workshops, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers world-class creative courses in photography, printmaking, and the visual arts. The majority of classes are hosted each summer on-site in Santa Fe, and are taught by a roster of internationally-renowned photographers and artists. The Workshops are currently seeking employees to support the production of our educational programs during the 2025 summer season.
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 Study can expect to spend a majority of their day in class, although work assignments in support of campus operation take priority over class assignments. Responsibilities of this entry-level position include providing support to instructors and teaching assistants, classroom maintenance and clean-up, and assisting with daily meals and beverage services.
Work Study will also support the Marketing Department by creating weekly behind-the-scenes images and content for social media. 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 and 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, place 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.
● Support the Marketing Department with content creation for social media, including Instagram stories and reels.
● Help photograph the Workshops’ experience and submit weekly behind-the-scenes images.
● Assist with cleaning duties around campus, including cleaning classrooms, taking out trash, etc.
● Ensure that picnic tables in the lunch area are washed down and properly arranged.
● Provide general support to Workshops students and answer questions as needed.
● 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 2025 Summer Season, which runs for 8 weeks from June 16-August 8, 2025 at the Santa Fe Workshops Sunmount Campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This includes one week of training (June 16-20), 6 weeks of classes (June 23-August 1), and one “Clean-Up Week” (August 4-August 8). 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 Training 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 Training Week and Clean Up Week. As a contractual services position, taxes are not withheld. Course Coordinators will receive a 1099 form and are responsible for any state or federal taxes owed.
Covid Policy: For all in-person workshops in 2025, Santa Fe Workshops highly recommends that all participants, staff, and instructors attending be up to date with Covid vaccinations.
To Apply: Please send resumé, 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 reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, March 21st.