Athletic Communications Photography Work Study

at Union College

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 4:36:44 PM

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Current Days Open
58
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$9.70 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$9.70 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
275
First Seen
9/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$9.70 (Hourly)
7/27/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$9.70 (Hourly)
7/27/2026

Full Job Description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu. The Athletic Communications Department and its student workers promote Union College student-athletes through our website and wide-ranging media relations efforts. This position offers students the opportunity to enhance their photography skills through head shots, posed shots, and action shots taken at athletics events throughout the year, for use on the athletics website, social media, and to local media outlets on request. Department: Athletics Location: Alumni Gym/Sports Events Supervisor: Steve Sheridan Work Available: Days, Nights, Weekends Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr Number of Positions Available: 3 Essential Responsibilities & Duties: Take quality action photos of Union teams during games using the departments Nikon photography equipment (including 70-200mm and 200-500mm lenses) Assist with photo shoots for team head shots and posed shots Use Adobe Creative Suite to color correct, label and sort photos for distribution and use on the Athletics website Additional duties as needed Qualifications: Basic knowledge of photography is preferred Professionalism and positive attitude Ability to work nights and weekends Attention to detail Location: Schenectady, NY E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar). Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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