Student Photographer

Position Information Classification Title: Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP) Working Title: Student Photographer Datatel Position ID: PURE8FEDWORK0A/PURE9STEPROG0A Annual Hours: As needed, not to exceed 25 hours per week. Placement Range: $10.00 Position Type: Student Employee Job Category: Student General Description: Take photographs as needed for college events, personnel, publications, website and other marketing materials. Reports To: Executive Director of Communications Position Reports To: None Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Photography skills and knowledge of digital editing software. High level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality. Strong interpersonal/communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work a consistent schedule. Display a positive work attitude. Basic computer skills. Ability to follow instructions and see tasks through to completion. Physical Demands / Working Conditions General Physical Requirements: Medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical Activities: Standing for sustained periods, walking to accomplish tasks, talking to convey detailed information, repetitive wrist and hand motions. Visual Acuity: Required for determining accuracy and neatness of work and for general observations. Working Conditions: Typical office environment; position not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Preferred Qualifications None Required Training Not specified Work Hours Work hours will be arranged during normal work hours, Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Department Marketing Job Duties Schedule and coordinate headshot sessions for students, faculty, and staff. Set up and break down lighting, backdrops, and camera equipment. Maintain a clean and organized shooting area. Edit headshots and event photos using Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop. Ensure consistent quality, color correction, cropping, and retouching standards. Organize and archive digital assets in a shared photo library. Resize and format photos for web, print, and social media use. Support staff and professionals during video shoots by setting up equipment (lights, microphones, cameras). Operate secondary camera angles or assist with recording as needed. Monitor audio and lighting conditions during shoots. Help organize and manage video files post‑production. Keep photography and video equipment in clean, working condition. Maintain studio organization and safety standards. Contribute ideas for visual storytelling and branding consistency. Collaborate with staff to ensure photography aligns with the college’s image and mission. Stay up to date on trends in visual media and propose improvements to workflows. Safety / Policy & Procedures Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter‑in‑place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur. #J-18808-Ljbffr