CUSD Student Internship - Digital Photography

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION 

CLASSIFICATION: STUDENT WORKER   

JOB TITLE: CTE STUDENT WORKER – DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN

JOB LOCATION: VARIOUS

REPORTS TO: ASSIGNED MARKETING TEAM MEMBER

SALARY: UNPAID INTERNSHIP  

WORK CALENDAR: CUSD STUDENT CALENDAR 

Job Goal:

We are seeking a creative and motivated high school student with an interest in digital photography to join our team as an intern. This unpaid, for-credit internship offers valuable hands-on experience in photography, editing, and visual storytelling. The intern will assist with capturing, editing, and organizing photos for various projects while developing technical skills and building a professional portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a CUSD student in grades 10-12
• Eligible to receive school credit for internship participation
• Passion for photography and visual storytelling
• Desired: Basic knowledge of cameras (DSLR or mirrorless) and/or photo editing software 
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow instructions
• Satisfactory school conduct background check 
• Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a current CUSD teacher
• Must adhere to CUSD student dress code standards 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, and students  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with photo shoots, both on-site and in studio settings
• Capture digital images for events, projects, and social media
• Edit and enhance photos using software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop
• Organize and maintain a digital photo library and archives
• Support creative team with brainstorming and visual content needs
• Learn about file management, composition, lighting, and editing techniques
• Occasionally assist with related media projects (video, graphic design, or social media)

Internship Details:

• Unpaid internship for school credit
• Flexible schedule to accommodate school hours (after school, weekends, or summer)
• Mentorship, training, and evaluation provided in coordination with school requirements
• Opportunity to showcase work in a professional portfolio

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain real-world experience in photography and editing
• Develop technical and creative skills through mentorship
• Understand workflow, deadlines, and professional standards in digital media
• Build a portfolio of work to support future college, career, or scholarship opportunities
• Fulfill school credit requirements for a career and technical education (CTE), elective, or internship program

Core Values:

Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, quality and our most important product. 

Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools and ability to succeed and excel.  

Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model. 

Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. 

Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available. 

Professional Qualities: 

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner  
• Function effectively as a team member  
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual  
• Be flexible and adaptable to change  
• Positively accept direction  
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents  
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district  
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills  
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job  
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis  
• Be a positive role model for students  
• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner  

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this classification often require physical actions like stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting. 

The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability. 

Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. 

The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 

Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Note: 

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.