About MicroHabitat:
Since 2016, MicroHabitat has been leading the charge in sustainable urban agriculture. Founded in Montreal, our mission is clear: to transform city living by tackling food insecurity and raising environmental awareness.
We offer comprehensive services tailored to businesses, schools, and organizations. Our specialty lies in creating bespoke ecological gardens that yield fresh, ultra-local vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Using innovative techniques, we cultivate chemical-free crops in lightweight pots, suitable for rooftops, terraces, and ground spaces, optimizing every inch of urban areas.
But we don't stop at installation. MicroHabitat goes further, providing educational programs, team-building workshops, and customizable products. Our goal is to deepen the connection between individuals, nature, and the food they consume.
With operations spanning 14 locations across North America, MicroHabitat boasts the largest urban farming network worldwide. We empower our clients to meet sustainability goals by leveraging technology and nature-based solutions, driving positive environmental and social change.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Freelance Photographer to capture the essence of our urban farms. This one-hour photoshoot will focus on various urban agricultural projects, including some located on rooftops. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering 15 high-quality, edited photographs that highlight the uniqueness and impact of urban farming.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct a one-hour photoshoot at designated urban farm locations provided by MicroHabitat.
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Capture a set of 15 high-quality images, ensuring a mix of shots according to our photography guide that showcase the farm environments and their elements.
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Perform post-shoot editing to enhance the visual impact of each photograph.
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Collaborate with the MicroHabitat team to understand the project themes and desired outcomes.
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Deliver final edited images in a timely manner, adhering to the company’s specifications and quality standards.
Requirements:
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Proven experience as a professional photographer, with a strong portfolio featuring outdoor or environmental photography.
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Expertise in digital photography, including lighting, shooting, and editing.
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Ability to work creatively in diverse and changing settings, including rooftop environments.
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Professional photography equipment suitable for outdoor conditions.
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Must be able to navigate rooftop and other unconventional shooting locations safely.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your application along with your photography portfolio demonstrating relevant previous work. Your portfolio should specifically highlight any experience with environmental or outdoor photography.
Date:
July 11th, 2024
At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve the urban environment, the lifestyles of city dwellers and encourage a better understanding of environmental issues. We install urban farms on the roofs and outdoor spaces of businesses and schools to reconnect people to nature and their food.
With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and Chicago, MicroHabitat plans to be in all major North American and European cities by 2030.
An ambitious, but realistic plan, which is being realized thanks to a dynamic, visionary and close-knit team.
For more information on MicroHabitat:
www.microhabitat.ca
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Chez MicroHabitat, nous implantons l'agriculture urbaine pour améliorer l'environnement urbain, les habitudes de vie des citadins et encourager une meilleure compréhension des enjeux environnementaux. Nous installons des fermes urbaines sur les toits des entreprises et écoles afin de reconnecter les gens à la nature et à leur alimentation.
Avec des bureaux à Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas et Chicago, MicroHabitat a comme plan d'être dans toutes les grandes métropoles de l'Amérique du Nord et d'Europe d'ici 2030.
Un plan ambitieux, mais réaliste, qui se réalise grâce à une équipe dynamique, visionnaire et soudée.
Pour plus d'information :
www.microhabitat.ca
Pay: Starting at $150 / hour
Job Type: parttime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site