ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Creative Student Worker (Videographer, Photographer, Graphic Designer) will help serve the departments within the Office of Spiritual Development - LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Worship Collective. They will be responsible for working closely with our Executive Creative Director to develop assets to be used in support of but not limited to: Convocation, Campus Community, social media channels, live musical performances, department events, and campus events. This person is kingdom minded, has a heart for the next generation, proactive in growing their skillsets, empowers others, highly collaborative, detail oriented, innovative, and enjoys problem solving.

• Developing digital and/or print assets for Office of Spiritual Development during Convocation, Campus Community, and Liberty Worship Collective sets
• Developing digital and/or print assets for Convocation & Campus Community guests
• Developing digital and/or print assets for LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Worship Collective
• Supporting our Graphic Designers, Photographers, Videographers & Content Creators with digital assets as needed
• Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within content specifications, deadlines, and budget restrictions
• Staying up to date with Generation Z trends and industry standard creative tools
• Ideating new initiatives & original content that would relate and connect with our target audience
• Works closely with Executive Creative Director and Director of Operations & Communication

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Preferably past experience in related field
• Proficiency in operating gear related to specific skillset
• Proficiency in Adobe programs related to specific skillset
• Required Action for Employment Consideration: All applicants applying for the position are required to submit a current portfolio to be considered for the position Please either attach a PDF version of your portfolio or a link to where your portfolio can be viewed online.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Computer skills, especially Microsoft office; ability to learn new skills quickly.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. 

• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 25 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.     

Time Type

Location

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.