Job ID: VC26106

Job number: 001

Location: Newcastle, ON

Markit Models is dedicated to supporting student success. The opportunities provided here are specifically designed to help you complete and practice your coursework, offering a three-way benefit: improving your grades, building your professional portfolio, and delivering creative services to real-world clients or communities. We strive to offer a diverse range of roles, maintaining a balanced mix of both paid and volunteer positions.

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About Autism Home Base

Autism Home Base is a grassroots organization empowering Autistic adults and their lifelong caregivers to overcome isolation and lead active, enriched lives. By shifting the focus from traditional respite to peer-led "social relief," the organization creates safe, judgment-free spaces where individuals across the spectrum can build skills and form lasting friendships. Fuelled by a powerful network of families and community partners, Autism Home Base delivers innovative, inclusive programming that celebrates individuality and fosters true community belonging.

Photographer - Polar Bear Swim 2027

Are you a current photography student seeking an impactful event to put your new skills into practice? Are you looking to get ahead of your classmates before your event photography course starts? Autism Home Base is looking for student Photographers to document our annual Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2027, at Bond Head Parkette in Newcastle! This is an excellent opportunity to prepare for your academic course requirements, gain hands-on event photography experience, and build a diverse portfolio. The selected candidates will be responsible for documenting the energy and highlights of this community event.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture high-energy action shots of participants entering the water, as well as candid moments, group photos, and key event highlights.

• Deliver a mix of wide-angle crowd shots and tight, expressive portraits that convey the community spirit of the event.

• Select, colour-correct, and lightly edit a curated gallery of the day's best images.

• Submit the finalized digital files via a shared drive within an agreed timeline post-event.

Qualifications and Equipment Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a photography or digital media program

• Own and operate a professional or semi-professional DSLR / mirrorless camera

• Possess lenses suitable for outdoor, fast-moving action and variable winter lighting conditions (telephoto and weather-sealed gear recommended)

• Ability to work efficiently in a cold, fast-paced outdoor beach environment.

What you will gain:

Letter of Reference: A formal letter of recommendation from our leadership team upon successful delivery of the photos, detailing your professionalism, reliability, and technical skill for future employers.

Portfolio Development: Full rights to use the captured images for your professional portfolio, website, and academic assignments.

Networking: Establish lasting relationships with local non-profit leaders, community organizers, and field professionals who can provide valuable career mentorship and future employment leads.

How to apply

Please send your resume and portfolio link to paula@autismhomebase.com using your school sanctioned email address.