Pitzer Photographer

Pitzer Photographer

The Pitzer Photographer supports the Communications & Marketing team by producing high-quality photography that advances institutional storytelling, brand consistency, and engagement across platforms. This position is responsible for capturing campus life, managing student photographers, maintaining digital assets, and supporting ethical standards related to privacy and consent.
Essential Functions
Capture high-quality images of campus events, academic environments, student life, and institutional priorities
Edit and deliver photography for web, social media, print, and marketing use
Collaborate with Communications & Marketing team members to support integrated campaigns
Student Photographer Supervision
Schedule and coordinate student photographers
Provide mentorship and training in photography techniques and professional standards
Ensure consistency in image quality and brand alignment
Digital Asset Management
Upload, organize, and maintain photographic assets in the College's digital asset management system
Apply and maintain metadata, tags, and taxonomy for efficient asset retrieval
Track usage rights, permissions, and releases
Privacy & Consent Compliance
Serve as a visible representative of the College during photography coverage
Respect and document requests from individuals who do not wish to be photographed
Maintain accurate records of opt-out preferences within the digital asset management system
Ensure compliance with institutional privacy and ethical standards
Campus Training & Support
Educate campus partners on photography best practices
Provide guidance on submitting photography to Communications & Marketing
Support decentralized content creation while maintaining brand standards
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong visual storytelling and technical photography skills
Attention to detail and organizational ability
Effective communication and collaboration
Sound judgment in public-facing environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.
Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.
Experience/Education :
2–4 years of professional photography experience
Demonstrated portfolio of event, portrait, and storytelling photography
Experience with digital asset management or large image libraries
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising or mentoring student employees
Familiarity with metadata standards and taxonomy development
Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations
License/Certifications: California Driver's license and a good driving record required.
Supervisory Responsibility : Yes
Yes: Student Workers
Time Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule : This is a regular, non-exempt, part-time staff position working up to 30 hours per week. During the academic year, the position is expected to work up to 30 hours per week, with a reduced schedule of up to 15 hours per week during the summer months.
The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required as work hours may vary to meet the operational needs of the College and department, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Work Model: Hybrid*
In-office requirement: Mondays and Wednesdays for regular team meetings
Remaining hours scheduled based on event coverage and departmental needs
May work up to 40 hours per week during peak periods, including:

Move-In Weekend (August)
Family Weekend (October/November)
Alumni Weekend (April/May)
Commencement (May)

Overtime eligible during approved peak periods, based on a mutually agreed schedule
Must have access to reliable and secure computer and internet connection.
Must have access to a dedicated and suitable workstation at remote location, including desk or table and supporting, upright chair. Must ensure workstation is safe and free from hazards and ergonomically appropriate.
Physical Requirements : This is a somewhat active role. Must have the ability to:
Ability to move across campus and event locations
Ability to carry and operate photography equipment
Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.
Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:
Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer's core values best relates to your own.
Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).
Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges' automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safety Report
In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.
Reporting Definitions
Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA ): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
Mandatory Reporter : Employees who have frequent contact