What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Fair Photographer position at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach?
Town/City
Fairfield
Base County
Jefferson
Counties Served
Jefferson
Objective
The photographer will work during the Jefferson County Fair (June 21-July 1) to assist with show results and photograph all banner winners at the end of each animal show and to photograph each state fair static project.
Responsibilities
It will be the responsibility of the photographer to use their own camera and equipment, be present at the conclusion of each show, work with staff to ensure they are capturing all needed photos, and to provide these photos to the Extension Office by July 1.
Qualifications
Organized, people-oriented, team player, and dependable. The applicant will need to successfully pass a background screening for the position. Experience working with youth and photographing people and animals is preferred.
Additional Information
Questions? Please reach out to Courtney Burkhalter, County Director, at 641-472-4166 cburk@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the fair and show schedules, please let Courtney know. The applicant needs to be available for all animal shows, as well as 2 other times to photograph static state fair projects.
To apply, please email your application, three examples of your photographs (should include examples with people and/or animals if possible), as well as a short statement listing your experiences in photography of people and animals to cburk@iastate.edu. Please include “County Fair Photographer” in the subject line.
Download the Application
Apply by April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM, for full consideration.
Job Type
Temporary
Wages (type)
Hourly
Wages
up to $14 per hour
Fairfield
Base County
Jefferson
Counties Served
Jefferson
Objective
The photographer will work during the Jefferson County Fair (June 21-July 1) to assist with show results and photograph all banner winners at the end of each animal show and to photograph each state fair static project.
Responsibilities
It will be the responsibility of the photographer to use their own camera and equipment, be present at the conclusion of each show, work with staff to ensure they are capturing all needed photos, and to provide these photos to the Extension Office by July 1.
Qualifications
Organized, people-oriented, team player, and dependable. The applicant will need to successfully pass a background screening for the position. Experience working with youth and photographing people and animals is preferred.
Additional Information
Questions? Please reach out to Courtney Burkhalter, County Director, at 641-472-4166 cburk@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the fair and show schedules, please let Courtney know. The applicant needs to be available for all animal shows, as well as 2 other times to photograph static state fair projects.
To apply, please email your application, three examples of your photographs (should include examples with people and/or animals if possible), as well as a short statement listing your experiences in photography of people and animals to cburk@iastate.edu. Please include “County Fair Photographer” in the subject line.
Download the Application
Apply by April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM, for full consideration.
Job Type
Temporary
Wages (type)
Hourly
Wages
up to $14 per hour
Salary : $14
