Athletics Photographer
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Job Title: Athletics Photographer
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus provide the name and address here:
Department Name: Athletics Sports Information
Unit Number (5 digits): 16214
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Michael Abdella Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications
Pay Rate (Check One): Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: Do you have a passion for photography and an interest in sports The St. Olaf Athletic Department is looking for students interested in working as photographers at home athletic events. You will work alongside other students and staff members to shoot a variety of sports. Students can use their own camera and lenses (if you have them) or the departments equipment.
Prior experience with photography especially sports photography is preferred but not required. Students will receive training as needed.
Work hours are almost exclusively on afternoons and nights during the week and on weekends. Students have the opportunity to sign up for shifts that fit their schedule but students typically work 5-10 hours per week. The expectation is that students will work multiple shifts per week.
Transferable Skills: Photography photo editing communication skills ability to work in a team and independently problem solving
Duties and Responsibilities: Students will work with the Athletic Department staff to shoot home athletic events on campus in a variety of sports. Students will also be responsible for editing photos (as needed) uploading photos to the departments Google Drive and creating photo galleries for the Athletic Department website and social media accounts.
Qualifications: Photography experience especially sports photography is strongly preferred. Interest in and knowledge of sports is preferred. Students with their own photography equipment (body lenses etc.) are preferred due to limited equipment available in the Athletic Department. Experience in photo editing with Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom is preferred. Attention to schedule and willingness to arrive on time and stay until work is done. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to communicate clearly and concisely. Strong work ethic responsibility and ability to work independently.
Additional Comments: Those interested in the position should submit a resume cover letter and a photography portfolio (if you have one) to Preference will be given to students with prior sports photography experience.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
Employment Type
Part-Time
