What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer - Session Only position at Minnesota Senate?
This is a non-partisan position, and the expectation is that the successful candidate will remain free from political party affiliation, bias, or designation the duration of the appointment.
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Salary: $26.13/hour
Days of Work/Hours: Monday-Friday/8am- 4:30pm
Appointment Type: Temporary
Appointment Duration: This position is a temporary position with an anticipated start of February 9, 2026, and will continue until the end of the 2026 legislative session, which is expected to end May 2026.
Department: Senate Media Services
Reports to: Chief Photographer
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Position Details
The Assistant Photographer provides photographic services, photography assistance, and general assignment photography for the Senate.
Primary Responsibilities
Degree in Photojournalism, Visual Communications, or related area of study.
OR
One (1) year of experience in documentary photography, public relations, portrait photography, photographic lab technology, or related.
Preferred Qualifications
To ensure consideration, please use this portal to submit your cover letter and resume.
An Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer
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Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Salary: $26.13/hour
Days of Work/Hours: Monday-Friday/8am- 4:30pm
Appointment Type: Temporary
Appointment Duration: This position is a temporary position with an anticipated start of February 9, 2026, and will continue until the end of the 2026 legislative session, which is expected to end May 2026.
Department: Senate Media Services
Reports to: Chief Photographer
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Position Details
The Assistant Photographer provides photographic services, photography assistance, and general assignment photography for the Senate.
Primary Responsibilities
- Photograph Senators with individuals or groups in various settings.
- Process large quatiity, high-quality digital images.
- When assigned, operate television studio cameras.
- Handle other routine duties in support of Senate Media Services.
- Assist the Senate Chief Photographer as needed.
- Maintain daily schedule of photo assignments in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner.
- Print publication quality black and white photographs for news releases, publications, and displays in a timely manner.
- Operate and maintain black and white processing and printing facilities.
- Maintain established indexing and filing system procedures.
Degree in Photojournalism, Visual Communications, or related area of study.
OR
One (1) year of experience in documentary photography, public relations, portrait photography, photographic lab technology, or related.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in use of Adobe Photoshop.
- Demonstrated ability to process and print publication quality black and white photographs.
- Exercises good judgment in handling situations.
- Ability to work long hours during Legislative Session.
- Independently solves problems and is resourceful.
- Accomplishes work to meet job requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Senate staff and co-workers.
- Able to communicate effectively with Senate staff and co-workers.
- Ability to be reliable and trustworthy.
- Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
To ensure consideration, please use this portal to submit your cover letter and resume.
An Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer
Powered by ExactHire: 189357
Salary : $26 - $44