Associated Students, CSULB
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Student Photographer
Associated Students, Inc.
ASI Communications
ASI Communications Manager
Non-Exempt
Part-Time, Student Assistant – Level II
Year-Round (12 mos.)
Partial Year (10/12 plan or 11/12 plan)
Academic Year (Fall/Spring)
Program Specific (duration of program)
June 25, 2014
GENERAL STATEMENT
The student photographer will work within the Associated Students, Inc. to take and publish photographs for all ASI
publications including, but not limited to documenting events, design projects, annual reports, corporate and
department campaigns. Assignments may include, but are not limited to: obtaining equipment; setting up and
testing equipment; assisting in prop, set production and set up; photographing events or subjects; developing film
and/or digital still photography and image processing; maintaining files on visual materials; performing basic shoots
or assisting in more complex shoots. Photography work may be involved in the preproduction or production phase
of a communication or multimedia projects and may be used in a variety of visual and multimedia products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintains project logs and archiving system back up for all photos.
2.
Ability to obtain photo release consents and maintain files.
3. Ability to successfully capture photographic images for corporate projects, including campus events and
student organization events.
4. Ability to set up and perform both still picture photography; taking interior and exterior photographs using
color or black and white film or digital still photography equipment.
5. Ability to perform the layout and manipulation of images; using computer systems or digital technology to
produce final images; and maintaining photographic equipment.
6. Must have exceptional customer service skills to represent ASI at campus-wide events while taking
photographs.
7. Will recruit, train and delegate student interns to assist in photo assignments.
8. On occasion other duties may be assigned within ASI Communications including participating in
information tables, and/or events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of photography experience. Working knowledge of
Adobe Photoshop, and MAC systems.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to be self-directed with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, instructions, diagrams, etc.
Other Qualifications
Concurrent enrollment in six or more units at CSULB and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Must have a drivers license. Some travel required locally for photo shoots. Flexible hours with some
evening and weekend assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit a at a desk or computer
workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is
frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is
occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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performance of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities contained therein.
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of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the position, as well as its Minimum Qualifications, Physical
Demands and Work Environment.
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