The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as aDigital Media Specialist- City Photographer. This position is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited and serves at the discretion of the department director. This position is scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule.

As part of the application process, please submit 5 of your best photographs and please include headshot(s), event and lifestyle photography. Please email to: [email protected]. by December 1, 2024.

Equipment/Software will be provided:
Equipment: Canon EOS R5, Canon 5D Mark IV, HP Workstation
Software: Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop
A city vehicle will be provided for transportation from the video production office to the shoot location.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule options

Who we are
This position is housed in the Video Division within the City of Chandler’s Communications and Public Affairs Department. The Digital Media Division is committed to connecting the community and the city; learning about everything Chandler has to offer through the diverse experiences, voices and photos of our Chandler community. Our storytelling method strives to create positive, informative, entertaining and impactful experience for our viewers. We endeavor to stay competitive and grow with the ever changing technologies.

Who we are looking for
The primary function of the City Photographer is to take photographs at city events, of city employees at work, Chandler businesses and of residents experiencing everyday life in Chandler. We are looking for a well-rounded and creative photographer that can capture the essence of life in Chandler through a lens.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; andSix (6) months of experience with digital media photography; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
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All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.