Videographer

Volunteer Position Description: Videographer

Position Overview

Humane Action Pittsburgh has a need for a passionate and talented videographer to volunteer their skills to record events for campaigns, marketing, and our website.

Purpose of the Position

• Allow HAP to put its best foot forward visually
• Educate HAP members on local, state, and federal issues pertaining to animal and environmental welfare
• Document important events and other special occasions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and capture all HAP major events (around 10 per year) and some smaller meetings and get togethers
• Provide digital files of recordings to HAP staff in a timely manner
• Create useable, edited film clips from raw footage
• Give feedback on ways we could utilize videography to further our mission
• Record people, places, merchandise, and other things as needed for specific campaign materials

Training Requirements

HAP staff will provide the training necessary for this position. Training will be done over Zoom and will take no more than 1 hour

Skills and Qualifications

• Videography experience and equipment
• Editing skills and software
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability work independently
• Basic computer literacy
• Able to work in in a friendly, professional and non-partisan manner
• Self-motivated
• Ability to meet deadlines

• ***If you have Photographer skills we are also looking for a person for that role. Please mention if you want to be considered for both

Time Commitment Required

Varies but 2-3 hours on average for an event, the gala being a notable exception lasting for around 4 hours.

1 required Zoom meeting per month

Other meetings as needed

Location

Varies for videography.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Know you are key to making a difference in the betterment of animals by educating the community on important animal-related issues
• Take your passion for animal protection and put it into action
• Be a valued HAP team member
• Build your volunteer resume and gain exposure

Supervisor

Shannon Dickerson, Director of Operations

Natalie Ahwesh, Executive Director

What Volunteers Can Expect From HAP

• Support of HAP leadership and members
• Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input