Student Photographer

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a Student Photographer to capture images for campus events, publications, website and marketing materials. This student role supports the Marketing department and reports to the Executive Director of Communications.

You must be an OCCC student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (or 3 in summer) and may be selected for federal work study funds. Responsibilities include arranging headshots, setting up lighting, editing photos with Lightroom/Photoshop,

Qualifications

• Photography skills and knowledge of digital editing software.
• High level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule.
• Display a positive work attitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and see tasks through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate headshot sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Set up and break down lighting, backdrops, and camera equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized shooting area.
• Edit headshots and event photos using Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop.
• Ensure consistent quality, color correction, cropping, and retouching standards.
• Organize and archive digital assets in a shared photo library.
• Resize and format photos for web, print, and social media use.
• Support staff during video shoots by setting up equipment (lights, microphones, cameras).
• Monitor audio and lighting conditions during shoots.
• Keep photography and video equipment in clean, working condition.
• Maintain studio organization and safety standards.
• Contribute ideas for visual storytelling and branding consistency.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure photography aligns with the college’s image and mission.
• Stay up to date on trends in visual media and propose improvements to workflows.

Skills

Photography skills

Reliability

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Consistency in schedule

Positive work attitude

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Attach Cover letter, resume and transcript confirming required college coursework and hours.

If you do not attach required documents, you will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Position Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title

Working Title Student Photographer

Datatel Position ID PURE8FEDWORK0A/PURE9STEPROG0A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range

Placement Range $10.00

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Job Category

Job Category Student

General Description

Take photographs as needed for college events, personnel, publications, website and other marketing materials as needed.

Reports To

Reports To Executive Director of Communications

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

• Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall or spring semesters or a minimum of 3 credit hours in the summer semester.
• Current OCCC student with a federal work study award.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Photography skills and knowledge of digital editing software.
• High level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule.
• Display a positive work attitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and see tasks through to completion.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
   Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
   Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
   Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
   Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey detailed or important spoken information or instructions to others.
   Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
   Requires visual acuity to perform activities such as but not limited to: determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
   Typical office environment; this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required Training

Work Hours

Work hours will be arranged during normal work hours, M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.. Hours not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Department

Department Marketing

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/11/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Posting Number

Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402897

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(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 the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

• Schedule and coordinate headshot sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Set up and break down lighting, backdrops, and camera equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized shooting area.
• Edit headshots and event photos using Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop.
• Ensure consistent quality, color correction, cropping, and retouching standards.
• Organize and archive digital assets in a shared photo library.
• Resize and format photos for web, print, and social media use.
• Support staff and professionals during video shoots by setting up equipment (lights, microphones, cameras).
• Operate secondary camera angles or assist with recording as needed.
• Monitor audio and lighting conditions during shoots.
• Help organize and manage video files post-production.
• Keep photography and video equipment in clean, working condition.
• Maintain studio organization and safety standards.
• Contribute ideas for visual storytelling and branding consistency.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure photography aligns with the college’s image and mission.
• Stay up to date on trends in visual media and propose improvements to workflows.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select how you meet the requirements of the position:
  • Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall or spring semesters or a minimum of 3 credit hours in the summer semester.
  • Current OCCC student with a federal work study award.
  • None of the above
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No