Division: Communications & Summer School
Job Title: School Photographer and Digital Media Specialist (10 months)
Summer School Photography (2 months)
Status: Part-Time (.75 FTE)
Salary: $40 to $45 per hour up to 30 hour per week
Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.
Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.
Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.
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Position Description
Polytechnic School seeks a skilled School Photographer and Media Specialist to help showcase our school’s distinctive learning community. The ideal candidate should excel in photography, be skilled in videography, and be passionate about visual storytelling and creating engaging media content. This position works mostly during school hours, 8 am - 5 pm, but must have the flexibility to work some evening and weekend events. 10 month, mid-August to mid-June, 30hrs/week & 2 months, mid-June to mid-August, summer school program photography. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Photography and Videography and the Manager of Digital Content (summer school).
Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality visual content of school events and student activities for multimedia purposes, such as social media, print publications, websites, and marketing materials;
- Maintaining photography/videography equipment;
- Managing photo and video archives; Knowledge of Vidigami a plus;
- Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
- Assist with social media posts, including content creation and scheduling;
- Assist in the production of promotional videos for school use;
- Assist in the content management of the Parent Organization K-12 website;
- Participate in the development and implementation of schoolwide communication strategies;
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical requirements and work environment
- Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
- Work at a desk and computer;
- Work in a traditional climate-controlled environment as well as outside events in a variety of weather conditions;
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry archival materials (up to 40 lbs.) and perform tasks involving standing, bending, reaching, walking up and down stairs, and carrying items for extended distances.
Salary
Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented, dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.
Benefits
A full benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
