Student Photographer (Solano Campus)

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

Job no: 562494
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Maritime Academy, Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Note: This position is open only to current Cal Poly Maritime Academy–Solano Campus students

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

Department Name:

Administration and Divisional Operations/Communications unit within the division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

Time Base:

Part-time

Hours to be Worked:

Up to 20 hours per week

Supervisor's Name:

Cynthia Lambert, Director of Educational Communications for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

Pay Plan:

Hourly

Bargaining Unit:

CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type:

Temporary

Pay Rate:

• Hourly Rate: $17 per hour

Job Summary:

The Communications unit within Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo is seeking a student photographer at the Solano campus who can capture Learn by Doing in action, cover events and create compelling images in support of departments and programs within the division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

This position will be paid per assignment at a rate of $17 per hour, including processing time. Applicants will need to provide their own photo gear. If interested, please include a resume and a link to a portfolio or examples of your work.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy:

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu .

Working Within the California State University System

As part of the California State University, the nation's largest public four-year university system, Cal Poly employees contribute to a broader mission of advancing knowledge, creating opportunity and serving the people of California.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Be responsive to emails seeking availability for photos assignments. Assignments may be available during the day and evening hours.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

Title IX:

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Eligibility to Work:

Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Integration:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: Sep 23 2026 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close: