Photography Intern

Utcatholic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A university Catholic center in Austin seeks a Communications Intern for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Responsibilities include assisting in marketing tasks, photographing community events, and editing images. Candidates must be current UT Austin students and practicing Catholics. Pay is $14/hour with an average of 3-6 hours of work per week. Applicants should send a portfolio to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proficient in photography and editing.
• Knowledge of effective practices in evangelization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and marketing tasks for the Catholic Center.
• Photographing events and activities within the community.
• Editing and organizing photos according to UCC standards.

Skills

Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church

Photography skills

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Current student at UT Austin

Working toward a relevant college degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Communications Intern is responsible for assisting with the strategic and administrative tasks related to the Catholic Center’s communications and marketing. The position reports to the Director of Evangelization and Communications and operates with some latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. The Communications Intern holds a commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the UCC’s mission. Position is for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Pay is $14/hour with no more than 10 hours of work per week.

Ministerial Character

The Chaplain is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the University Catholic Center (UCC), which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring at the UCC. In order to fulfill his mission, the Chaplain employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at the University Catholic Center help to extend the ministry of the Chaplain in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Chaplain in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Job Duties

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the University Catholic Center in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Attend monthly meetings with direct supervisor & communications team
• Scheduling with staff events to photograph
• Photographing events and daily activities in our community
• Editing photos according to the UCC style guide
• Placing edited photos in a shared UCC drive within 48 hours.
• Each Wednesday, mutually agreed upon events will be scheduled for photography. Staff will work to schedule events as far in advance as possible with the understanding that student events are often not scheduled until a week prior to the event.
• Greater time commitments will be needed for Welcome Week, Advent and Lent.
• Photographing events not agreed upon in advance will not count toward weekly time commitment. A spreadsheet of hours will need to be submitted semi-monthly.
• May be asked to photograph staff for marketing materials.

Photographs should meet the following criteria

• Photos that invite people in and clearly show what the UCC community is about.
• Photos that are personal, emphasizing the community students want to experience (we want students to be able to picture themselves in the scene and want to be there).
• Close up rather than far away.
• Candid as well as posed.
• A balance of gender, location, and activities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of effective practices of evangelization.
• Trained in Photography and editing.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the pastoral team and student leaders
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions in verbal or written format.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, good time management, creative, with ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Trainings

• Current student at UT Austin for the 2026-2027 calendar year
• Currently working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)

Experience

• Has taken a course in photography and editing
• Has used Adobe photo-shop
• PLEASE SEND A PORTFOLIO OF YOUR WORK TO [e-mail]

Language

• English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

Catholic Requirement

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license or state ID
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Working Conditions

• Schedule flexibility: It is expected that this position will average 5-10 hours per week (including the summer).
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends and evenings may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic prayer and liturgical celebrations.
• All employees of the University Catholic Center are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Chaplain in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the Church.
• The UCC is an at-will employer.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the UCC are tobacco-free
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• May be required to use personal vehicle to drive to off-site locations
• Traveling outside the UCC to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may require overnight lodging.

Compensation

This position’s compensation is hourly, on average 3-6 hours/week