Photographer, Student Assistant

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Photograph student programs, special events, activities, and scheduled studio shoots highlighting the programs and offerings of student spaces
• Ideate, create and pitch unique content ideas for the area’s various social platforms
• Maintain the organization of the Division’s photography database
• Maintain care of photography equipment
• Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff including graphic designers, marketing assistants, communication specialists and more
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• The department’s camera ecosystem consists of Canon Digital SLRs
• Student Life Marketing utilizes Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom and Photoshop) and Photo Mechanic for post-production workflows

$14.00 per hour

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

• Possess solid photography and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery
• Demonstrated previous experience utilizing photography equipment and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software
• Ability to learn the department’s photo production equipment inside and out, as well as industry-standard techniques and safe practices of grip, gaff, lighting, and camera equipment
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy
• Have an interest in people and building positive relationships that make our department and the UF community better
• An interest in thinking creatively, strategically, and collaboratively to aid in educating our community on the experiences and offerings available to enhance the UF experience

• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references
• Portfolio submission is required. Please email your portfolio to Dakota Williams at d.williams@ufl.edu
• This position requires availability during peak periods
• This position may require availability during university holidays, breaks, nights, and weekends
• Applicants should be available to work 10–12 hours per week