Marketing Photographer volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Marketing & Outreach. This is a fully remote role.
Marketing Photographer: volunteer opportunity
Create useful photographs that communicate iLevelUP’s work accurately. Plan images, capture approved subjects and activities, and prepare assets for web and print use.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
Marketing Photographer role overview
As an iLevelUP Marketing Photographer, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Create useful photographs that communicate iLevelUP’s work accurately. Plan images, capture approved subjects and activities, and prepare assets for web and print use.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
Marketing Photographer responsibilities
- Plan and capture approved images that communicate iLevelUP’s work.
- Coordinate approved photography briefs, permissions, contributor handoffs, and delivery needs through online tools.
- Edit and select images for their intended web, marketing, or print format.
- Organize files and provide clear usage and handoff information.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current photography and visual storytelling work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
Marketing Photographer required qualifications
- Proven experience as a photographer with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
- Proficiency in using both traditional and modern photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, and lighting setups.
- Expertise in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of photographic techniques, lighting, and best practices.
- Ability to capture candid, natural-looking poses that enhance the authenticity of the event or subject matter.
Marketing Photographer helpful experience
- Experience in event photography and working with nonprofits or community organizations.
- Ability to manage multiple photography projects and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the production process for both online and print publishing.
- Photography degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
How we work
Work with Marketing & Outreach through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, and project scope will be agreed during onboarding. You will support event planning and coordination through approved online tools. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the Marketing Photographer opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: Marketing Photographer
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Marketing & Outreach
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 774
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, and project scope will be agreed during onboarding. You will support event planning and coordination through approved online tools. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.