Pitzer Photographer

About the role

The Pitzer Photographer supports the Communications & Marketing team by producing high-quality photography that advances institutional storytelling, brand consistency, and engagement across platforms. This position is responsible for capturing campus life, managing student photographers, maintaining digital assets, and supporting ethical standards related to privacy and consent.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality images of campus events, academic environments, student life, and institutional priorities
• Edit and deliver photography for web, social media, print, and marketing use
• Collaborate with Communications & Marketing team members to support integrated campaigns
• Schedule and coordinate student photographers
• Provide mentorship and training in photography techniques and professional standards
• Ensure consistency in image quality and brand alignment
• Upload, organize, and maintain photographic assets in the College’s digital asset management system
• Apply and maintain metadata, tags, and taxonomy for efficient asset retrieval
• Track usage rights, permissions, and releases
• Serve as a visible representative of the College during photography coverage
• Respect and document requests from individuals who do not wish to be photographed
• Maintain accurate records of opt-out preferences within the digital asset management system
• Ensure compliance with institutional privacy and ethical standards
• Educate campus partners on photography best practices
• Provide guidance on submitting photography to Communications & Marketing
• Support decentralized content creation while maintaining brand standards

Requirements

• Strong visual storytelling and technical photography skills
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Sound judgment in public-facing environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment
• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel
• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data
• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional photography experience
• Demonstrated portfolio of event, portrait, and storytelling photography
• Experience with digital asset management or large image libraries
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring student employees
• Familiarity with metadata standards and taxonomy development
• Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations
• License/Certifications: California Driver's license and a good driving record required

Skills

• Expert level use of MS Office, including Excel
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and proactive approach to work
• Strategic thinking and project management
• Confidentiality and integrity

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

This is a regular, non-exempt, part-time staff position working up to 30 hours per week. During the academic year, the position is expected to work up to 30 hours per week, with a reduced schedule of up to 15 hours per week during the summer months. The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required as work hours may vary to meet the operational needs of the College and department, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Work Model

Hybrid
In-office requirement: Mondays and Wednesdays for regular team meetings
Remaining hours scheduled based on event coverage and departmental needs
May work up to 40 hours per week during peak periods, including:
Move-In Weekend (August)
Family Weekend (October/November)
Alumni Weekend (April/May)
Commencement (May)

Physical Requirements

This is a somewhat active role. Must have the ability to:
Ability to move across campus and event locations
Ability to carry and operate photography equipment

Application Materials

Only qualified applicants please.
Upload the following materials to complete your application:
Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.
Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.