Student Photographer 2026-27

Northfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 11 - 12

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title: Student 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: The Piper Center

Unit Number (5 digits):11560

Length of Position:See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor:Lily Hollerung

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position)

The Student Photographer will be part of the Student Operations Team (or Ops Team) which supports the administrative data marketing and technology needs of the office. Each member of the team will specialize in a specific area of operations and contribute to other efforts of the team as needed.

Transferable Skills:

Student employees in the Piper Center will join a dynamic group that is committed to helping students leverage their liberal arts education to achieve their full potential. Students will:

Complete in-depth training on St. Olaf career and vocational resources
Apply marketing and digital media skills in a professional context
Contribute ideas for making the Piper Center even more effective
Get to know the professional staff of the Piper Center

Duties and Responsibilities:

Photograph Piper Center events for marketing documentation and alumni outreach
Photograph student headshots for curated LinkedIn profiles
Manage and organize photos and photography sessions using Lightroom Google Drive Smugmug Tightrope and Google Calendar
Film edit and manage promotional and instructional videos using Adobe Premiere or iMovie
Working knowledge of InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Wordpress and basic HTML could also be helpful
Work with Piper Center staff to understand staff expectations and event audiences
Contribute to marketing strategy

As members of the broader Operations Team Student Photographer may also:

Enter job and internship information to Handshake.
Contribute ideas for making the Operations Team and the Piper Center even more effective.

Operations Team members are expected to work 4-6 hours per week.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Experience and proficiency using DSLR cameras to take high-quality photographs
Ideal candidates will also have some experience with video editing (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to work well independentlyandto collaborate effectively with staff
Excellent attention to detail and organization
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and reliability
Desire to work in a professional office setting
Positive attitude and interest in the Piper Centers programs and resources

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.

DescriptionJob Title: Student PhotographerClassification:Student Employee (non-exempt)Name and Address of Employer:St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057If the position requires the student to work off campus provide the name and address here:Department Name: The Piper CenterUnit Num...