Student: Artist's Assistant/Photographer

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Kentucky is seeking a Student: Artist's Assistant/Photographer to capture jewelry, ceramics, and paintings for social media and our eCommerce site. You will manage and edit photos, draft uploads, and prepare items for shipment.

The role is off-campus with a Lexington employer, part-time with a six-week training period; hours Tue/Thu 12pm-5pm and Fri 2pm-6pm during training, 10–15 hours weekly during term, negotiating summer hours.

Qualifikationen

• Sophomore or above.
• Must have experience with Digital Cameras – DSLR or Leica Digital.
• Must have experience with uploading to social media platforms.

Aufgaben

• Photograph jewelry, ceramics, paintings for social media and eCommerce.
• Manage photo files for easy access and use.
• Edit photos and draft uploads.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Help install or deliver exhibits to venues (occasional).
• Help tidy studios as needed (occasional).
• Assist with other duties, ~10% of time.

Kenntnisse

DSLR photography

Social media uploading

Self-starter

Jobbeschreibung

Student: Artist's Assistant/Photographer

Job Title Student: Artist's Assistant/Photographer

Requisition Number

Requisition Number SE04488

Department Name

Department Name 3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus

On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $15

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

• Sophomore or above.
• Must have experience with Digital Cameras – DSLR or other type that can be used are canon DSLR and a Leica Digital.
• Must have experience with uploading to social media platforms.

10-15 during school term. Negotiated hours during summer.
Must be able to commit to a six week trial period of training. During Training period hours are Tuesday&Thursday 12pm-5pm, and Friday 2pm-6pm.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• Photographing jewelry, ceramics, paintings etc. for social media and eCommerce website.
• Managing Photo files for easy use.
• Photo editing and Drafting uploads.
• Preparing orders for shipment.
• Help installing or delivery of exhibits to venues (Occasional).
• Help Tidying studios as needed (Occasional).
• Other Helping duties as needed/assigned, probably 10% of time.

This position will challenge you and will also provide experience in the day-to-day operation of an online business. It is the perfect position for a driven student looking for added income and a positive work environment

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Able to change approach and learn new skills as needed.
• Think on your feet.
• Self Starter. Constant supervision will not be possible.
• Positive outlook would be helpful.

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with windows operating system.
• Eye for color, color grading.
• Good Organizational skills.
• Must have patience.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Have reliable transportation. The job is near Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 17 miles from campus.
• No pet allergies: Two cats and One dog in residence.
• Clean driving and criminal record.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/13/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 10/19/2026