Photographer

Lewis & Clark College; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College is seeking a student photographer for the Theatre Department to capture high quality production images and add them to the college archives. The assignment runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-30 with a light shooting schedule and flexible after-hours work.

You will shoot designated show dates, upload photos to the department's online archive and to the hard drive archive. The campus does not provide a camera; you may use your own equipment or borrow from IT Service Desk.

Qualifications

• Photography skills would be beneficial.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take high quality digital photographs of theatre productions and add to digital archives.
• Set up shoots on assigned dates and upload images to the department online archive and hard drive.
• Coordinate equipment use with potential borrow from IT Service Desk.

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Matthew Robins

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

Theatre

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?)

2026-09-21 - 2026-09-30

JOB PURPOSE

Take high quality digital photographs of our productions and add to our digital archives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be given specific dates to set up a shoot pictures for the show. You will not need to do any digital editing of the pictures. You will then upload the pictures to the Department's online archive as well as add it to our hard drive archive. Additional events may be included. These will be discussed ahead of time. The department does not have a camera. You may use your own equipment or borrow from the IT Service Desk.

SCHEDULE

Other than the specific dates and times of shooting, all editing and archiving will be completed at any time the student wishes to work. This position involves very few hours and would work well in addition to another works study job.

RATE OF PAY

$16.80per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

Federal or Lewis and Clark work study required.

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

Three core competencies the student will strengthen in this role include: Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods. Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace. Technology: Use digital tools and technologies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. (https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.

Additional Information

At Lewis & Clark College, we’re excited to offer a variety of student positions tailored for our current students! Most of these opportunities are available exclusively to those with a Federal Work-Study (FWS) or Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS) award included in their financial aid package. If you have an FWS award, you’re welcome to apply for any jobs posted. If you have an LCWS award, you can apply for both Lewis & Clark positions and non-work-study roles. For our non-work-study students, there are also great opportunities available—just look for the jobs that specify they don't require work-study eligibility. Remember, all student positions require you to be currently enrolled, so make sure you check each posting for specific details!

Student work not only helps you earn money but also equips you with valuable skills and experiences that can enhance your resume and support your future career goals. Whether you're gaining hands‑on experience in your field of study or developing essential soft skills, these positions are stepping stones to your professional journey. If you’re interested in agency or off-campus work-study opportunities, those options are also available to eligible students. We can’t wait to see you thrive in these positions! We are located at 615 S. Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219.