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Oregon State University is hiring: Student Photographer in Corvallis

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, US, 97333

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Position Information

Job Title
Student Photographer

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
Bend

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

Have an eye for photography and video? Open to any major, this role will work as part of the OSU-Cascades Marketing and Communications team, creating content for social media, web, and print marketing materials. Your assignments will range from photographing campus events to taking portraits with professional lighting equipment to documenting rock climbing trips with Cascades Adventures.
Anticipated hourly rate is $18.00

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:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Career & Self-Development

Position Duties

The Student Photographer will primarily complete photo assignments on and off campus and will be responsible for editing and submitting images on a deadline. There will be opportunities for professional development through technical photography and videography training, job shadowing and networking with photo industry pros. Grow your portfolio and pursue projects that interest you!

Photographers will be asked to meet in person on a regular basis for brainstorming, feedback, and some occasional administrative tasks.

Minimum 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include being academically enrolled at OSU-Cascades and meeting specific academic standing requirements and enrollment standards. Additionally, candidates should have an interest or experience in photography and video production, a commitment to inclusive content creation, teamwork skills, clear communication abilities and flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Editing software and some photography equipment will be accessible for student workers and training for both will be provided.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for the role include video and photo editing skills and familiarity with programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P12433SE

Number of Vacancies
2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/24/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/20/2026

Posting Date
09/03/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
10/10/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita
2. Please submit a link to your photography samples (and video, if you have it). Your portfolio could be a website, a Box or Sharepoint folder, or an Instagram profile.

For additional information or questions please contact: Haley Nelson @ haley.nelson@osucascades.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.