Student Photographer - Learn by Doing & Campus Events

Opt For Healthy Living; Vallejo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Maritime Academy's Communications unit at the Solano campus in Vallejo seeks a student photographer to capture Learn by Doing in action, cover events and create images for the division.

You'll be paid per assignment at $17/hour, including processing time. Applicants must provide their own photo gear and submit a resume and portfolio link. Up to 20 hours/week, on-site at Maritime Academy.

Qualifications

• Be responsive to emails seeking availability for photo assignments.
• Be efficient in turning around assignments quickly after photographing them.
• Be able to communicate and interact positively and effectively with staff and students.
• Have a working knowledge of photographic equipment and techniques.
• Have a working knowledge of Photoshop and photo processing techniques.
• Possess sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to manage time, work independently and find creative solutions.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.
• Maintain good disciplinary standing with the University.
• Maintain enrollment in the minimum number of units required by university policy (6 units/quarter).

Responsibilities

• Capture stock photography, portraits, events, campus life and other images as assigned for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success departments.
• Edit the images and add captions and keywords to their images.
• Upload images them to PhotoShelter, the photo gallery maintained by University Communications and Marketing.
• Complete all tasks assigned in an accurate, prompt and thorough manner.
• Be on time for work and work hours as scheduled.
• Make effective use of work time and work successfully in an open office environment.
• Present a positive image of the division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success through conduct and appearance.
• Refer problems or potential problems to a supervisor.

Skills

Photographic equipment knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

GPA 2.3 minimum

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Photoshop

PhotoShelter

Photo editing techniques

Job description

Cal Poly Maritime Academy's Communications unit at the Solano campus in Vallejo seeks a student photographer to capture Learn by Doing in action, cover events and create images for the division.

You'll be paid per assignment at $17/hour, including processing time. Applicants must provide their own photo gear and submit a resume and portfolio link. Up to 20 hours/week, on-site at Maritime Academy.