Hourly Student

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks student help for video and photo projects. The role requires operating a video camera, taking high‑quality photographs, and using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator for basic edits. Strong customer service and communication with university clients are essential.

Selected students are enrolled in Mass Communications, Business, or Visual and Performing Arts, and will be paid hourly. Hours are capped and monitored to ensure compliance with state wage policies.

Qualifications

• Experience using video cameras and taking photographs.
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite for basic edits.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Skills

Video capture

Photography

Adobe Suite

Customer service

Creativity

Education

Mass Communications

Business

Visual & Performing Arts

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

• The student must be able to work a video camera and takephotographs.


• Students selected are taking either Mass Communications, Businessor Visual and Performing arts at NSU.


• The student must be creative and have a good eye when takingvideos and photos.


• Software Skills: - Student should be able to use products in theAdobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere and Adobe Illustrator).


• Students must have good customer service skills and the abilityto communicate with University clients.


• Students fill out an application for this position and areselected for this position.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basisof the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (allbranches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should youwork 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminatedimmediately. You will not be eligible for employment again untilMay 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, aswell as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours toensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nordo they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They arenot covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and arenot entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupyingclassified positions.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when yourapplication and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please referto “Your Application” in your account to check the status of yourapplication for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizesForm I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility foret employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated torecruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diversework force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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