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Contributing Photographer
Oregon State University
Design
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 8, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Contributing Photographer |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| 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 | This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Contributing Photographer position for the communications and marketing team in the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement. The primary focus of this position is to work with the unit’s communication and marketing professionals to develop photographic content to support Extension and engagement educational, public information and/or marketing efforts. This position will provide experience in the context of professional communications for an Extension Service at a land grant university. Photo assignments will occur at OSU and community locations throughout Oregon. Pay rate: $21 hourly (a flat rate that includes both taking and editing photos and corresponding with colleagues to plan for assignments) Travel expenses will be reimbursed. This position does not have a regular, set schedule and hours are variable depending on assignments. |
| 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, Professionalism & Career & Self-Development |
| Position Duties | 90 % Photography
5 % Communication and Leadership
5 % Other duties Based on skill and interest, may occasionally contribute visual communication expertise to other projects and assignments, including basic videography. Student will meet with supervisor as needed in person (OSU campus, Corvallis, OR) or virtually (Teams/Zoom) as needed. Student must have access to professional photography equipment. We can lend some equipment based on availability. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 |
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience shooting/editing video |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Student will meet with supervisor as needed in person (OSU campus, Corvallis, OR) or virtually (Teams/Zoom) as needed. Student must have access to professional photography equipment. We can lend some equipment based on availability. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12517SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 10/27/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 09/25/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 10/19/2025 |
| 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:
For additional information please contact: Rick Banks at rick.banks@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. 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 |