Student Photographer - Federal Work Study

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 under the Federal Work Study program. You will schedule headshot sessions for students, faculty, and staff, set up lighting and camera gear, and edit photos with Lightroom/Photoshop. Maintain organization of digital assets and format images for web and print.

Hours capped at 25 per week with a focus on consistency and quality. Role supports Marketing, reporting to Multimedia Marketing Manager.

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.
• 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.
• Stay up to date on trends in visual media and propose improvements.

Skills

Photography

Editing software

Reliability

Communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Computer basics

Follow instructions

Job description

Student Photographer - Federal Work Study

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter and resume.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Student Photographer - Federal Work Study

Datatel Position ID PURE8FEDWORK0A

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 Work Study

Job Category

Job Category Work Study

General Description

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

Reports To

Reports To Multimedia Marketing Manager

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

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

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 10/22/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter and resume.

Posting Number

Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402968

Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

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 (*).

• * Are you a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No