Photography Intern Instructor

Photography Intern Instructor — 6-Week Youth Photography Program

Organization

Youth For A Better Future (YBF)

Job Type

Contract / Part-time — Paid

Location

Chicago, IL (in-person; specific site TBD)

Duration

fall 2026

6 weeks, 2 sessions/week (1 learning day + 1 photoshoot day per week)

Compensation

Lead will structure 

About the Role

YBF is seeking a photography intern instructor to help execute a 6-week hands-on youth photography program. You'll guide participants from camera fundamentals through creative direction and a final professional-style shoot, combining technical instruction with real photoshoot experience each week.

Responsibilities

    •    Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans and hands-on photoshoot assignments

    •    Plan and coordinate each week's shoot (equipment, locations, models/subjects as needed)

    •    Provide live coaching and feedback during photoshoot days

    •    Lead basic Photoshop/editing demonstrations

    •    Support students through a final project and portfolio review

    •    Communicate regularly with YBF program staff

Qualifications

    •    Professional or advanced photography experience (portrait, product, event, or commercial)

    •    Experience teaching, mentoring, or working with teens/young adults preferred

    •    Comfortable directing subjects and coaching students in a group setting

    •    Own equipment preferred (camera body, lenses, basic lighting)

Program Curriculum (6 Weeks)

Week

Learning Day

Photoshoot Day

1

Camera Basics + Composition

Composition & Creative Basics shoot

2

Portrait Photography, Lighting, Posing & Directing

Studio Portrait / Editorial shoot

3

Environmental Photography

Environmental Portrait shoot

4

Product Photography + Set Building/Creative Direction

Product Campaign + Set-Build shoot

5

Event Photography

Live Event shoot

6

Final Project Planning + Editing

Final Photoshoot / Student Showcase