HUALAPAI PREFERENCE

Position: Photographer - HRR

Department: Hualapai River Runners

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: H3

Supervisor: Crew Supervisor – HRR

Disclaimer: Position Description is not meant to encompass all aspects of position, other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary:

Photographs guests during Hualapai River Running Raft trips or during Pontoon trips on the Colorado River. Engages guests so that multiple photos may be taken recording an exciting, once in a lifetime experience. Answers all questions regarding the Hualapai River Runner trips, Grand Canyon and Colorado River and Hualapai history and culture. Maintains camera equipment and ensures all photos are received at the photo sales areas for guests to view. Ensures outstanding customer service for guests and acts as a Hualapai ambassador.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Experience using photo equipment and ability to take unique photographs of guests enjoying their river adventure.

Ability to interact with guests and tour groups and provide prompt, outstanding customer service.

Ability to understand questions being asked and provide detailed information regarding tourism options.

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.

Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships.

Knowledge of the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Grand Canyon West locations and operations and Hualapai history and culture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Photograph guests during their Hualapai River Running Raft or Pontoon trip. Greet guests arriving promptly being courteous, friendly and helpful. Provide information to guests regarding the opportunity to purchase the photographs taken during their adventure.

Engage guests during trip and take unique photos of them during their trip, ensuring they have multiple photos to choose from recording their once in a lifetime experience.

Respond to guests’ questions regarding the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Grand Canyon West locations and Hualapai history and culture.

Maintain camera equipment used and ensure photos are transmitted to the photo sales areas.

Answer all guests’ questions regarding photographs taken and make sure they are aware of how to purchase photos or photo packages.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.

High School Diploma or GED.

Prior Photography experience preferred.

Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions:

Position requires the ability to work in outdoor environment for long periods of time, regardless of weather conditions. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Requires lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays.

Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check may be required. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be given to persons of Indian decent in accordance with Public law 88-353, Section 703 (7-2-71) and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B

Revised: April 2, 2012