Employment

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Human Resource Services

Photographer 2

Opened: 1/21/2010

Closing date: 2/22/2010

Bulletin number: 2010-001SM

SPECIAL NOTE

There is currently one full-time, overtime eligible Photographer II position available on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College. The candidate pool established from this announcement may be used to fill comparable permanent, full-time, part-time and temporary vacancies for the next six months to one year.  

COLLEGE PROFILE

The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs.  The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and several public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting.  The College values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. Current enrollment is approximately 4,850.  For more information about Evergreen, please visit our college catalog or our website: http://www.evergreen.edu

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Photography and with other photography personnel, this position will create documentary, editorial, and public relations material for various print and online college publications, including catalogs, an alumni magazine and various recruitment pieces. The photographer must be able to photograph for print and for the web. The photographer will also be expected to assist with faculty, staff, and students in individual consultations and through informal group instruction. The photographer will be expected to supervise a student intern. This position will work as a member of the library’s photography area, which supports the college and community with instruction and production. The library’s photography area is state of the art, supporting photography as both analog and digital media.


COMPENSATION

  • Experience and training may be considered in salary placement;
  • Salary range is $3,135 to $4,114 per month depending on qualifications;
  • A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen's excellent employee benefits, please visit http://www.evergreen.edu/payroll/employeebenefits.htm.
  • Staff are eligible for a free local bus/transit pass;
  • After successful completion of the probationary period, employees are eligible for the tuition waiver program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plan, organize and prepare photography materials for college information and public relations projects.
  • Photograph in studio, classroom and field environments using both natural and artificial lighting.
  • Photograph sports events, and off campus activities.
  • Produce high quality photography primarily through documentary, editorial, and public relations approaches for many college publications, including catalogs, a magazine, and various recruitment pieces.
  • Create online photo/audio/video multi-media presentations.
  • Working in collaboration with college editors and designers, the photographer must be able to conceptualize, design, and execute photography assignments that meet the needs of the client and the college as a whole.
  • Create photographs of individuals and small groups for college publications and organizations.
  • Serve as technical and creative resource for students, staff, and faculty.
  • Consult with clients or staff to determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs.
  • Select equipment and organize background arrangements according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
  • Enhance, retouch, and resize digital images digitally.
  • Set up and install photographic equipment and cameras.
  • Produce color managed digital images, suitable for pre-press and exhibition purposes.
  • Perform other tasks as needed related to Photo Services lab production (scanning, digital printing, film developing, copy slides, customer services) and Instructional Photography (teaching workshops).
  • Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
  • Maintain inventory of camera and studio equipment and perform simple repairs as necessary.
  • Keep accurate records and create weekly invoices.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Proven skills in creating in-depth documentary or editorial photo essays.
  • Demonstrated professional ability in the creative uses of photography for meaningful expression and communication.
  • Technical expertise with professional photography equipment, especially digital SLRs.
  • Ability to quickly turn around high quality optimized imagery for print and the web.
  • Professional level expertise with digital editing, workflow, and color management practices.
    Image management and cataloging techniques.
  • Demonstrated expertise in studio lighting techniques.
  • Experience creating online multimedia sound and slide presentations.
  • Demonstrated experience working with audio and video recording. 
  • Demonstrated experience working in RAW (dng,) Flash and/or Silverlight formats.
  • Ability and experience in graphic design for print and web.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, faculty and the public.
  • Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining photographic equipment and computers.
  • Experience in maintaining inventory records and in invoicing procedures.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work, and persons will be required to submit to a background check;
  • This position is assigned to part of the institution that is covered by a union shop provision of the Department of Personnel/Higher Education Division. Therefore, new employees are required to pay dues to the Federation of State Employees within thirty (30) days of their hiring date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please carefully read the job bulletin and submit all requested items by the closing date listed above.  The committee in its screening of applicants will assume your abilities and experience include only those elements specifically documented within your application materials.

TO SUCCESSFULLY APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

1.    Possess the skills and abilities required to perform the position;
2.    Complete the General Application form (Word | PDF); and
3.    Complete a Key Skills and Abilities Inventory form (Word | PDF) to indicate your ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Note Regarding Portfolios - Please do not send portfolio materials. After the initial review of candidates, we will request a portfolio from individuals selected for further consideration.


Materials may be submitted using any one of the following options:
 
Email: jobline@evergreen.edu
Mail: The Evergreen State College
Human Resource Services, Library Bldg Room 3102
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, WA  98505
Fax: (360) 867-6823
Or in person to the Human Resource Services office.

Application materials submitted to the College become property of the College and will not be returned.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, call the Human Resource Services Office at (360) 867-5361 (voice), or (360) 867-6834 (TTY) or email your request to jobline@evergreen.edu.

Changes and/or modifications to this bulletin will be located at the Human Resource Services Office, Library Building, Room 3102 and on our web site at: www.evergreen.edu/employment

Committed to equal opportunity and operating with an Affirmative Action Plan, The Evergreen State College is working to build a diverse faculty and staff.

We strongly encourage qualified persons of all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, persons of disability, persons over forty, women, Vietnam Era and disabled veterans to apply.