Hybrid CEC Photographer bei The University of Texas at Austin

Job Posting Title:

CEC Photographer

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Hiring Department:

Sustainability

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

5

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Campus Environmental Center (CEC) photographer is an important member of the Administrative Team, alongside the Co-Directors, Communication Coordinator and the Outreach Coordinator. You will manage and oversee the communication channels and promotional efforts of the CEC. You represent the CEC, the Office of Sustainability (OS) and UT in this role. You must be a positive role model and work to create a culture where all are accepted throughout the organization. You are expected to encourage and support all members of the CEC.   Start Date/Duration. Start date of early September. This is a calendar year position (i.e. approx. Sept-July). A two-semester commitment is required (i.e. through Spring 2026).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this internship, the Team Photographer will:

• Develop the ability to capture high-quality, impactful photographs that visually tell the story of CEC events, initiatives, and community members.
• Strengthen skills in photo composition, lighting, editing, and digital asset organization for use in social media, websites, and print materials.
• Learn to adapt photographic techniques to a variety of settings, including indoor/outdoor events, portraits, and candid moments.
• Gain experience working directly with event organizers, interview subjects, and team members to plan and execute photography needs.
• Understand how to visually convey the themes and values of sustainability in a way that engages and inspires audiences.

Career-Readiness Competencies:

As a Team Photographer intern, students will strengthen the below competencies:

• Oral/Written Communications: Convey messages through strong visual storytelling. Improve collaboration skills by discussing creative direction, requesting necessary information from organizers, and presenting work for review.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate reliability by attending events on time, meeting photo delivery deadlines, and producing consistent, high-quality work. Follow organizational brand and style guidelines.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Troubleshoot technical or environmental challenges—such as low lighting, poor weather, or fast-moving subjects—to capture the best possible images.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Work closely with the communications and events teams to ensure photographic content supports campaign and outreach goals. Share visual assets in ways that make them easy for teammates to access and use.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Office of Sustainability and Campus Environmental Center at events/programs as our Photographer
• Capture photos that are fun and creative to represent sustainability on campus
• Communicate with CEC staff and Office of Sustainability Staff to coordinate event/photography schedule
• Communicate with participants at events/programs where you will be taking photos
• Attend any necessary Office of Sustainability meetings with staff
• Upload edited photos to the Flickr account in a timely manner after events 

Required Qualifications

• Strong artistic eye
• Keen attention to detail
• Technical knowledge of photography
• Good communication skills
• Organization skills
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• Owns camera and any other photography equipment

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$14.00/hour, 5 hours per week

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment
• Standard office
• Manual dexterity
• Office located in Student Services Building (SSB) 1.302

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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