What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Instructor position at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District?
Description
Photography Instructor – Instructor 4
Share your passion for photography with the community!
The Elsie Stuhr Center at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is looking for an experienced Photography Instructor to lead engaging and inclusive photography classes for all skill levels. If you're excited to inspire creativity and help others explore their artistic side, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
This is a part-time variable position.
Hours typically range between 2–29 hours per week, with flexible scheduling that may include evenings and weekends depending on program needs.
Pay
The hiring range for this position is $29.76 to $33.56, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $29.76 to $33.56. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.
Applicant Review
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly by hiring officials regarding next steps.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
Accommodations
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@thprd.org.
Connect with THPRD
Please follow THPRD on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about our organization.
What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs.
PART-TIME VARIABLE (PT): Part-time variable (PT) employees work less than 29 hours per week on average annually. However, they have the option of working additional hours during periods like summer or winter months. PT are eligible to receive benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work).
SEASONAL: Seasonal employment is temporary and allows employees to work only during certain times of the year, up to 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of six (6) consecutive months. Seasonal employees are eligible to receive benefits such as Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work). Effective February 15, 2026, seasonal employees will also be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO)!
Available To All Classifications
Great Place to Work
Are you currently CPR/First Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain the certification within 30 days of hire?
Please select the option that best reflects your experience as a photography instructor or working professionally in the photography field.
Do you hold any certifications, specialized training, or continuing education in photography or digital imaging? If so, please list them.
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Please share your experience and knowledge of digital photography, including iPhone camera photography.
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Briefly tell us about your availability. Please include any days or times you are not available to work.
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Will you be claiming Veterans Preference?
Photography Instructor – Instructor 4
Share your passion for photography with the community!
The Elsie Stuhr Center at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is looking for an experienced Photography Instructor to lead engaging and inclusive photography classes for all skill levels. If you're excited to inspire creativity and help others explore their artistic side, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Plan and teach photography classes, workshops, or programs in a recreational setting
- Create a supportive, hands-on learning environment for participants
- Develop lessons that cover technical and artistic aspects of photography—from camera basics to composition and editing
- Provide guidance and feedback tailored to different learning styles and experience levels
- Prepare materials, set up equipment, and ensure the safety of participants and the activity space
- Over two (2) years of experience teaching photography or working professionally in the field
- Specialized training in the subject area
- Strong communication and teaching skills, with a welcoming and inclusive approach
- Ability to work independently and adapt lessons to meet group needs
- Knowledge of photography and photo composition techniques
This is a part-time variable position.
Hours typically range between 2–29 hours per week, with flexible scheduling that may include evenings and weekends depending on program needs.
Pay
The hiring range for this position is $29.76 to $33.56, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $29.76 to $33.56. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.
Applicant Review
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly by hiring officials regarding next steps.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
Accommodations
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@thprd.org.
Connect with THPRD
Please follow THPRD on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about our organization.
What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs.
PART-TIME VARIABLE (PT): Part-time variable (PT) employees work less than 29 hours per week on average annually. However, they have the option of working additional hours during periods like summer or winter months. PT are eligible to receive benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work).
SEASONAL: Seasonal employment is temporary and allows employees to work only during certain times of the year, up to 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of six (6) consecutive months. Seasonal employees are eligible to receive benefits such as Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work). Effective February 15, 2026, seasonal employees will also be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO)!
Available To All Classifications
Great Place to Work
- THPRD is a certified Great Place to Work as of June 2024!
- THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including employee-led affinity groups, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district’s Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD’s Employee Resource Group webpage.
- Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace up to 10% of the time, can earn an additional 5% pay incentive.
- Employee appreciation events, employee recognition programs and more!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes, legal consultations and mediation, wellness and gym discounts, up to six (6) free counseling sessions, per counseling issue, life and career coaching, home ownership and housing support program and much more! All members of the employee’s household are covered and may use EAP services.
- An Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
- Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
- Paid Time Off - Paid leave type for part-time variable employees. Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason! Effective February 15, 2026 the accrual rate for PTO will increase to one (1) hour earned for every 23 hours worked and will include seasonal employees!
- The ability to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked
- Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
- Paid compassionate leave is available to all part-time employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services. Employees are eligible for paid compassionate leave for up to the hours scheduled in their average work week.
- Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck
- An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
- A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests! Opportunities to apply for internal positions, explore a variety of park and recreation careers, and gain meaningful experience.
- THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the PSLF website
- Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
Are you currently CPR/First Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain the certification within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
Please select the option that best reflects your experience as a photography instructor or working professionally in the photography field.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years of experience or more
Do you hold any certifications, specialized training, or continuing education in photography or digital imaging? If so, please list them.
04
Please share your experience and knowledge of digital photography, including iPhone camera photography.
05
Briefly tell us about your availability. Please include any days or times you are not available to work.
06
Will you be claiming Veterans Preference?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $30 - $34