University Photographer

Job Title: University Photographer

Time Type: Part-time, 20 hours a week

Job Summary – The campus photographer will ensure that the University has a large, high-quality photo library that reflects Calvin’s brand and visual identity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):

Shoots high quality digital images, as requested, to meet the University’s needs for marketing, web and news coverage. Annually updates University stock photography files of campus locations, seasonal scenes, buildings, faculty, staff and students. Co-manages the university digital asset library of photography and is responsible for archiving, organizing, maintaining, and tagging imagery. Co-manages, plans and coordinates with campus units for photography requests Works in alignment with the University brand and visual identity guidelines for photo style. Supports other offices such as with quarterly priority setting and assignments. Serves on the Creative Services team and supports social media photo needs. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom or other editing software
• Ability to operate and maintain digital SLR cameras, lighting equipment, and associated accessories
• Experience with landscape, sports, portrait, and marketing photography
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent file management and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with many campus staff and faculty.
• Time management skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to supervise and train student employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, two to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• familiarity with various digital and social media platforms, data analysis and interpretation, and accessibility guidelines.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy. Using a keyboard to enter, retrieve, or transform data. Closely observe monitoring devices for 2 hours or more at a time. Lifting 10-15 lbs or less.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.