Contract Nonprofit Photographer Job at Peninsula Family Service in San Mateo

About Peninsula Family Service
Peninsula Family Service is a nonprofit organization that provides children, families, and older adults with the support and tools they need to realize their full potential. As one of the largest providers of infant, toddler, and preschool programs in the region, PFS also delivers services in financial empowerment, employment, and older adult support. Established in 1950, PFS has been a trusted community partner for over 75 years, dedicated to fostering stability, resilience, and well-being for the individuals and families it serves.
Position Overview
PFS is looking for a contract photographer with experience working in nonprofit, community, education, or social impact settings. This individual will capture compelling, authentic imagery for use across marketing materials, donor communications, annual reports, social media, campaigns, website content, events, and fundraising initiatives.
The ideal candidate understands how to photograph diverse communities with warmth, dignity, and professionalism — especially children, families, older adults, and community partners.
Preference will be given to photographers based on the San Francisco Peninsula or greater Bay Area.
Responsibilities
Photograph PFS events, programs, community activities, and fundraising initiatives
Capture branded lifestyle imagery for marketing and donor communications
Coordinate and manage photoshoots involving children, families, older adults, staff, and volunteers
Help identify visually compelling storytelling opportunities across programs
Ensure photography aligns with organizational brand standards and messaging
Organize and deliver edited, high-resolution photo assets in a timely manner
Support photo release coordination and sensitivity around photographing vulnerable populations
Occasionally attend evening or weekend events
Qualifications
Proven experience as a nonprofit, editorial, event, or brand photographer
Strong portfolio demonstrating candid storytelling and community-centered photography
Experience photographing children and families preferred
Ability to direct subjects naturally and create comfortable environments during shoots
Understanding of nonprofit storytelling and donor-facing communications
Strong editing and photo management skills
Professional, collaborative, and mission-driven approach
Bay Area based; Peninsula-based photographers strongly preferred
Preferred Experience
Experience working with schools, nonprofits, community organizations, or human services agencies
Familiarity with photographing multicultural and intergenerational communities
Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or annual reports
Knowledge of consent and photo release best practices involving minors
Engagement Details
Contract / freelance position
Flexible schedule based on organizational needs
Combination of planned shoots and event coverage
Hourly or project-based compensation DOE
To Apply
Please submit:
Portfolio or website
Resume or brief background summary
Rates and availability
Relevant nonprofit or community-based work examples
Please submit to Koren Temple-Perry at ktemple-perry@pfso.org