Freelance Hudson Valley Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Multimedia & Video Services 

Freelance Photographer HV-NTP-8360

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

This is a part-time position (free-lance) associated with the Multimedia Department. We are creating a registry of qualified photographers to be deployed as needed for day/evening/weekend assignments. A vacancy may not currently exist. 

The part-time positions report to the Associate Director of Multimedia & Video Services or his/her designee. 

Minimum Qualifications:
•    3-5 years of professional photography experience.
•    Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights and weekends, as required to cover assignments.
•    Excellent communication, time management, organization skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to move, lift, set up and break down photography equipment.
•    Demonstrated ability to capture events with on camera flash/speedlights.
•    Knowledge of photo editing software, preferably Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom). 

Preferred Qualifications
•    Prior professional experience in photojournalism, photography, communications or marketing.
•    Proficiency in shooting with DSLR cameras.

***Please provide link to Portfolio when applying***

Hourly rate: $35.00 

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply online before the close date of September 1st, 2026. 
 
Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.