At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.
Responsible for providing photographic services, digital asset management, and building content for external and prospective student facing channels. Plans and acquires images for projects such as marketing collateral, social media accounts, and websites. Initiates and independently develops ideas for photographs and multimedia packages, and captures candid and genuine photos depicting life at the college. This position requires a flexible schedule with the ability to work on nights and weekends based on need and timing of events.
What a day of a Photographer looks like:
Serves as College’s main photographer. Oversees a variety of photographic requests that include portraits, events, marketing and special initiatives.
Utilizes artistic knowledge to enhance and compose photographs. Edits and retouches images to be used across platforms.
Manages a searchable photo archival system and web-based image gallery, acting as the College’s single source for visual content. Continually updates College stock photography files of campus locations, buildings, faculty, staff and students.
Makes recommendations for policies and procedures governing photography, including creation of photography forms.
Assembles and maintains equipment needed for digital photography on location and in a modified studio setting.
Assists with website, media relations, video production and social media to provide images and photographic content to supplement those areas.
Ensures all photography subjects complete a model release form. Maintains a file of all model release forms.
Arranges for the repair and maintenance of photography supplies and equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree or related experience accepted in lieu of degree
Two years of related experience as a photographer working in a variety of environments (ie. portraits, events, marketing, architectural photography)
Knowledge of:
A variety of photography equipment such as DSLR camera body, interchangeable lenses, and lighting equipment
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom or similar applications
Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
Digital assessment management systems
Skilled in:
Ability to:
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
Work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team
Manage deadlines with little to no supervision and adjust to changing priorities
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Regular physical attendance required
Valid Florida driver’s license
May be required to be on-call and respond very quickly to last minute additions to your schedule
Preferred, but not a must:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge of:
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
Reach and grasp objects
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Stand for extended periods of time
Use of video display terminal
Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color
Communicate information orally and in writing
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
Proofread and check documents for accuracy
Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
Operate motor vehicle
Work a fluctuating work schedule
This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
The minimum base pay for this position starts at $40,604.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.
This position is open until filled with a first initial review on May 18, 2026.
Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.
Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:
Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.
An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.
Application Deadline
This position is open until filled
