Oregon State University is hiring: Student Photographer in Corvallis
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States, 97333
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume/Vita
- Portfolio of photography work
For additional information please contact: Colin Bowyer at colin.bowyer@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title Student Photographer
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location
Position Appointment Percent
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student-employee position for Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts ( CLA ).
The CLA Student Photographer will create impactful visual assets used on the CLA’s websites, social media campaigns, and in print design. As visual content is the cornerstone for almost all communications, this position’s skill and creativity will contribute significantly to advancing the goals of the CLA Marketing and Communications team.
The CLA Student Photographer will be assigned projects by members of CLA’s Marketing and Communications team to capture images of people, events, and activities that represent the college. This position will also provide support to CLA’s senior visual designers, assisting on larger scale shoots and projects.
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, Professionalism,
Position Duties
80% – Photography
Manage, schedule, and shoot high-quality digital images as requested to meet the needs for use in social media, marketing materials, and feature stories. Direct photo shoots as needed or work under art direction of department team members.
10% – Editing
Digitally edit photos in a timely manner using photo editing software of choice to fit the needs of department team members.
10% – Management of Visual Assets
Assist in managing the college’s visual assets, including cataloging, organizing and keywording photos and videos. Secure and manage model releases for all shoots.
- 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
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Preferably earning a degree in a related field such as communications, journalism, film, media production, art, design, photography, etc.
- A strong portfolio of photo and/or video samples
- A strong communicator, organized, and reliable
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasionally nights and weekends
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Posting Number
Posting Number P12481SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/20/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/22/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
Closing Date 10/03/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
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. Portfolio of photography work
For additional information please contact: Colin Bowyer at colin.bowyer@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Supplemental Questions
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Notice of Availability:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programs, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu .