High School Yearbook Coordinator

THE RIVERDALE VISION

Students learn to use their minds well, engage creatively, and act compassionately.

THE RIVERDALE MISSION

Riverdale develops inquisitive, imaginative, and eager learners. Our students demonstrate academic mastery through the exhibition to become effective communicators and responsible leaders.

EQUITY STATEMENT

The Riverdale School District strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. Riverdale School District believes that having a diverse faculty and staff reflective of the demographics of the community, country, and world provides significant value to students of color and all students and adults and will commit to putting practices in place that will lead to a more diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Riverdale School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Riverdale School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet all of our qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined, please contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

RIVERDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 51J

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: High School Yearbook Coordinator 

LOCATION: Riverdale High School

SALARY: $26.08 per hour (maximum of 180 hours)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This is a limited-term position through the end of the 2025-26 school year.

The Yearbook Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, designing, and producing Riverdale High School’s annual yearbook, a softcover, magazine-style publication (54–58 pages) that showcases the school’s academic, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular highlights. This role demands strong project management, communication, and design skills, as well as collaboration with staff, students, and volunteers to ensure the yearbook accurately represents the school community while respecting all student privacy preferences.

PREFERRED Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experience in graphic design, digital media production, communications, photography, or related fields.
• Proficiency with page layout and design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar tools).
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail, especially with names, captions, and proofreading.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in gathering photos, content, and information.
• Basic photo editing skills (cropping, color correction, brightness/contrast adjustments).
• Commitment to maintaining student privacy and handling sensitive information responsibly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a cohesive, themed yearbook that captures the spirit and story of the school year.
• Document and celebrate student experiences and achievements with high-quality photography and design. Follow all privacy restrictions, including excluding students whose families opt out. Coordinate with the printing company to produce the yearbook affordably and on time.
• Deliver an edited, professionally printed yearbook by the end of the school year.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive yearbook production timeline, including deadlines for photo collection, design work, proofreading, and printer submission.
• Coordinate with the school administration, teachers, and parent volunteers to identify essential events, programs, and milestones to feature.
• Ensure major school events and activities are photographed and represented in the final yearbook.

Photo Management

• Collaborate closely with staff, parents, volunteers, and student photographers to gather photos from school events, classrooms, sports, arts, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Review, select, and categorize all submitted photos for appropriateness, quality, and relevance.
• Keep a well-organized photo library sorted by themes such as academics, athletics, arts, and student life.

Photo Editing & Graphic Design

• Edit photos to improve clarity, lighting, color consistency, and print suitability. Create a unified visual theme that reflects the school’s culture and the annual theme.
• Design clean, balanced layouts that incorporate photos, captions, and text. Ensure all design elements meet the printing specifications for a softcover, magazine-style publication.

Content Development, Captioning & Privacy

• Identify students, staff, and event participants in photos and create accurate captions.
• Verify spelling of names, grade levels, program details, and event information.
• Collaborate with the school administration to maintain updated lists of students who may not be photographed.
• Review every page before submission to ensure excluded students do not appear.

Proofing & Approval

• Prepare draft layouts for administrative review.
• Incorporate feedback and finalize the yearbook for printing submission.

Printing & Distribution Coordination

• Communicate with the printing vendor to verify design specifications, timelines, and proofing requirements.
• Review print proofs for accuracy and quality before giving final approval. Help with yearbook order tracking, delivery, and distribution to students and families.

Deliverables

• Final PDF proof submitted for school approval before printing.
• Fully designed, printed softcover yearbooks (54–58 pages, magazine-style format) delivered by year-end.

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.   

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Riverdale School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of RIVERDALE that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Tammie Wing (twing@riverdale.k12.or.us) for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing-impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.