Responsibilities

• Define the visual identity and photographic direction for MAP across all divisions
• Develop cohesive campaign aesthetics for publishing, fashion, civic, and community initiatives
• Lead creative direction for photoshoots, field documentation, and brand storytelling
• Establish visual style guides (lighting, tone, composition, color architecture)
• Ensure all photography complies with youth safeguarding and consent protocols
• Oversee photographer coordination, shot lists, mood boards, and post-production standards
• Develop archival documentation systems for long-term institutional storytelling
• Collaborate with communications and policy teams for public-facing materials
• Guide ethical representation of students and families experiencing housing instability
• Contribute to grant submissions and institutional reports requiring visual documentation

Requirements

• Background in photography, visual arts, documentary storytelling, or creative direction
• Demonstrated experience leading visual campaigns or documentary projects
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and narrative sequencing
• Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
• Knowledge of consent, release forms, and safeguarding best practices
• Portfolio demonstrating visual coherence and storytelling depth
• Founding leadership role
• Structured engagement (minimum 5–10 hours per week for executive volunteer track; scalable during campaign cycles)
• NYC-based shoots required
• 6-month minimum commitment preferred

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit or civic storytelling
• Familiarity with brand systems and visual identity architecture
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
• Understanding of trauma-informed visual representation
• Proficiency in post-production workflows and digital asset management