Student Photographer

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA) seeks a Student Photographer to create engaging visual assets for CLA websites, social media campaigns, and printed materials. You will shoot people, events, and activities that represent the college, while supporting senior designers on larger projects.

The role emphasizes flexible hours (up to 24 per week), collaboration with CLA’s Marketing and Communications team, and opportunities to develop a strong portfolio and career-ready skills

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college or university
• Must meet minimum enrollment standards as a student employee
• Strong portfolio of photo samples
• Availability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends

Responsibilities

• 80% photography scheduling, shooting high-quality images for social media and print materials
• Direct photo shoots or work under department direction
• 15% editing photos using preferred software
• 5% manage visual assets, cataloging and keywording photos/videos
• Secure and manage model releases for shoots

Skills

Photography

Photo editing

Time management

Communication

Portfolio development

Education

Currently enrolled student

Photography/graphic design studies

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Department: Liberal Arts Admin (CLA)

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student-employee position for Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

The Student Photographer will capture engaging and impactful visual assets to be used on CLA’s websites, and social media campaigns, as well as on printed posters, fliers, brochures, and more.

The Student Photographer will be assigned projects by members of CLA’s Marketing and Communications team to capture images of people, events, and activities that represent the college.

This position will also provide support to CLA’s senior visual designers, assisting on larger scale shoots and projects.

Position Duties

• 80% – Photography Schedule, manage, and shoot high-quality digital images as requested to meet the needs for use in social media, marketing materials, and feature stories.
• Direct photo shoots as needed or work under direction of department team members.
• 15% – Editing Digitally edit photos in a timely manner using photo editing software of choice to fit the needs of department team members.
• 5% – Management of Visual Assets Assist in managing the college’s visual assets, including cataloging, organizing, and keywording photos and videos.
• Secure and manage model releases for all shoots.
• Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.
• The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.
• In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development.

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Experience

• capturing and editing high-quality digital photographs for diverse audiences and applications
• Ability to independently manage assignments, schedules, and deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, as well as follow through on commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals and groups during when shooting
• Preferred Preferably earning a degree in a related field such as photography, graphic design, communication, journalism, film, media production, art, etc.
• A strong portfolio of photo samples
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Part-time, maximum 24 hours per week

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-19

Anticipated End Date:

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

• Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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