Cohort Photographer & Social Media Ambassador (Student)

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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:

• $18.40 per hour.

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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