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Department:
Honors & Scholars Program Support
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Impact Scholars Programs seek one first-year student and one
sophomore student to serve as Student Cohort Photographers and
Social Media Ambassadors. These student leaders will help document
the cohort experience by attending select program events, capturing
high-quality photographs, and contributing content for program
social media platforms and promotional materials. This position is
only open to current DC Community Impact Scholars.
The position is designed to enhance student storytelling and
increase visibility of cohort activities while building a library
of authentic student-generated content. Student ambassadors will
serve as the primary photographers for their cohort and will help
ensure important program moments are documented and shared.
Essential Functions:
- Attend designated cohort and Honors & Scholars program
events throughout the academic year to capture high-quality
photographs.
Take candid and posed photos that reflect student engagement,
community building, leadership development, and program
participation.
Submit edited, organized, and appropriately labeled photo files
within established timelines following events.
Identify and recommend photos suitable for use on program
social media accounts, websites, newsletters, and promotional
materials.
Obtain information regarding photo permissions as directed by
program staff and follow university guidelines regarding student
privacy and image usage.
When unable to attend an event, coordinate with cohort peers
who are in attendance to obtain photographs and secure permission
for program use.
Communicate regularly with Honors & Scholars staff
regarding upcoming events, content needs, and photography
coverage.
Represent the program professionally and positively in
interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community
partners.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 2 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Applicants must be a current first-year (for one position) or
sophomore student (for one position) in good standing with Impact
Scholars.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to capture clear,
engaging photographs using a smartphone or camera.
- Reliable, organized, and responsive communicator.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions.
- Comfortable interacting with peers and requesting photo
contributions when necessary.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the Impact Scholars
community.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with photography, social media content creation, or
graphic design.
- Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social
media platforms.
- Basic photo editing skills using mobile or desktop
applications.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1.) Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills in visual storytelling and content
creation.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration abilities.
- Gain experience supporting marketing and engagement efforts
within a higher education environment.
- Build a portfolio of event photography and social media
content.
2.) Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout event spaces and take photographs
during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends for scheduled
program events.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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