POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Photographer
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
C
JOB SUMMARY: Shoots, develops and prints digital photo film, both color and black and white,
for all college printed materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Takes high quality photographs of College people, places and events
using digital camera and equipment.
2.
Creates and provides proofsheets and prints for use in College
publications, advertising, and display cases using Photoshop.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
20%
3. Maintains all photographic equipment including cameras, lights,
tripods, darkroom equipment, etc.
15%
4. Requests appropriate supplies and arrange for color film developing
and printing.
10%
5.
Schedules appointments for photo sessions and maintains photo file.
6.
Coordinates with graphics designer and writers to provide appropriate
photos for all college publications.
10%
7. Assigns and monitors work assignments of part-time photography
assistant.
10%
5%
8. Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director Marketing & Community Relations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school equivalent plus six months in a specialized trade, vocation or
business school.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years.
Revised: 06/08
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: Attention to detail is often required to apply basic principles to
solutions of a variety of work-related problems. Contribute creative and innovative
input in photographic design and composition. Working knowledge of application
software and computer hardware necessary in generating the requested
photography. Oral and written communication skills to support effective interaction
with various levels of the district, faculty, student and general public. Ability to follow
oral and written directions. Must be able to record inventory and determine supply
needs.
2. Equipment Used: Cameras, lights, tripods, darkroom equipment.
3. Software Used: Photography hardware, software equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require the employee to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms;
squat, carry, kneel and push while performing photography responsibilities. Ability to
regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and/or occasionally lift about 50 pounds. Special
vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers,
supervisors, and other members of the organization to request or transmit information,
ask questions, get clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
Revised: 06/08
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