Photographer (On-Call)

CSU; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement

15 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus in Turlock, CA, seeks a full-time temporary photographer to support Strategic Communications & Marketing. You will create digital photographs for university materials, process and edit images, and deliver assets to the university photo library under tight deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and six months of still and motion photography experience, plus proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and studio lighting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six months of still and motion photography experience.
• Thorough knowledge of video production techniques.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with digital asset management systems.
• Experience providing photography for events and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Create digital photographs using standard professional photography practices.
• Capture digital photographs to illustrate marketing messages and enhance the university image.
• Process, optimize, and edit images according to specifications.
• Deliver images for the university photo library and archiving system.
• Assist with digital asset management by organizing image assets and updating metadata.
• May obtain additional training or certification as needed.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Digital asset management

Lighting techniques

Event photography

Metadata keywording

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Digital SLR cameras

Studio lighting

Digital asset management systems

Job description

Position Summary

Full-time temporary position available on or after September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for Strategic Communications & Marketing. Appointment will be made with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance. This position's responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for providing photographic images to support the creation of materials promoting the University its programs and events. The incumbent processes, edits, and delivers digital images in accordance with established specifications and deadlines and provides technical support for the organization and maintenance of photographic assets.

Job Duties

• Create digital photographs using standard professional photography practices.
• Capture digital photographic images to illustrate marketing messages and enhance the image of the University.
• Process new images; manipulate, optimize, and edit images according to established specifications and needs.
• Deliver images for inclusion in the University photo library and archiving system.
• Assist with digital asset management by organizing image assets, keywording, updating metadata, and creating and delivering asset galleries.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience: Six months of experience in still and motion picture photography, including a thorough knowledge of video production techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) years of related experience.
• Experience using digital SLR cameras and professional photography equipment to produce digital images.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop to process, optimize, and edit digital photographs.
• Experience using photographic lighting techniques, including studio lighting kits and on-camera flash equipment.
• Experience using digital image storage, file organization, and digital asset management systems.
• Experience providing photography for events, marketing, communications, or promotional purposes.
• Experience preparing and delivering digital photographs for print, web, social media, or other communications and marketing platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of techniques, materials and equipment used in the production of instructional media and related communication assignments.
• Working knowledge of full range of production techniques including sound recording, graphics, television, photography, videotaping, lighting, editing methods and equipment.
• Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of production equipment, including set-up for multi-camera video productions and distance learning classrooms.
• Ability to learn techniques in the development of television, film, radio or multimedia productions.
• Basic computer skills to operate digital and analog production-related editing and duplication equipment.
• Basic photography skills such as film speed, light, and color requirements.
• Ability to perform photographic processing including an understanding of photographic chemicals and working knowledge of darkroom and development practices.
• Ability to use and maintain studio, camera and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements including how to handle hazardous chemicals and materials. Solid writing and editing skills, including a strong foundation in English grammar.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with staff and students.
• A background check (which may include: fingerprinting, checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with the CSU.

Special Conditions

• Position may be required to travel.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

Anticipated salary will be $26.37 per hour.Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full$26.37(step 1) – $38.41(step 20) per month.

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9)Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

Application Deadline

September 14, 2026; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER [INSERT 15TH DATE-WORKDAY] (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)

Background Clearance Notice

Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Campus & Area

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full‑time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post‑graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667‑3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735‑2922 voice and (800) 735‑2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Sep 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time