UCM University Store Photography - Student Employee

Salary: $13.50 Hourly Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO Job Type: Student University Worker Job Number: S99559 Division: University Store Opening Date: 11/15/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description This highly skilled position requires students to photograph products, people, and events and then prepare photos for use on ucmbookstore.com, social media, and other printed materials. Examples of Duties Photography: Students will have an opportunity to photograph various products, people, events, and the campus. Ability to capture and edit candid, action, and posed photos. Photo Organizing - Edit and organize photos in a shared drive. Photo Shoots - Recruit models and assist with scheduling and coordinating. Photoshop Knowledge - High skill level required using Photoshop. Web Page Product - Responsible for uploading pictures, creating descriptions, and organizing products on the ucmbookstore.com website. Writing - Student will write captions and/or posts to accompany the photos they take. Hardware - Experience preferred on the Macintosh platform and mobile devices. Social Media - Assist with conceptualizing, creating, scheduling, and posting content for ucmbookstore.com and the official UCM Store's social media sites, including, but not limited to Facebook and Instagram. Applicant must possess excellent problem-solving/analytical skills, and strong time management skills demonstrating an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Must be self-motivated. Candidate must be a sophomore-level student with photography experience. Candidate will work 15-20 hours per week, some of which may be irregular or outside the traditional workday. Summer work is required. Other duties as required, including but not limited to web order fulfillment and cashier assistance. Photography: Student employee will have an opportunity to photograph various products, people, events and the campus. Ability to capture and edit candid, action, and posed photos. Photo Organizing: Edit and organize photos in a shared drive. Photo Shoots: Assist with scheduling and coordinating photo shoots Photoshop Knowledege: High skill-level required in Adobe Photoshop Writing: Write captions, posts and/or Tweets to go with photos taken Hardware: Experience preferred on Macintosh platform & mobile devices Social Media: Assist with conceptualizing, creating, scheduling and posting content ucmbookstore.com and the official UCM University Store's social media sites to include but not limited to Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. Applicant must submit a portfolio with the application Typical Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Sophomore level or higher in college with photography experience. Demonstrated proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation. Demonstrated proficiency using software Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Lightroom. Preferred proficiency in web page maintenance. Experience: Applicant must submit a portfolio with the application Describe your photography experience Special Instructions: Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM. Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee. Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included. Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Have you attached your photography portfolio? Yes No 02 This position must work 15-20 hours per week. Are you able to do so? Yes No 03 Do you have experience using Canon cameras? Yes No 04 Are you able to work during the summer? Yes No Required Question