OMN Illustrator

Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Full-time - Intern

Corvallis, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The OMN Illustrator position at Oregon State University (OSU) is a part-time role focused on creating illustrations for editorial content and marketing campaigns. The illustrator will collaborate with student leaders from various student publications and is expected to produce high-quality illustrations while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produces illustrations in both color and black and white, either digitally or hand-drawn, and submits them as .jpeg or .png files.
• Creates accurate and impartial illustrations that fairly represent the story and the people involved.
• Meets tight deadlines and manages multiple projects effectively.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Acts professionally and maintains collegial working relationships with student staff, clients, partners, and collaborators.
• Responds to emails, messages, team chats, and phone calls the same day, representing OMN professionally.
• Leads and represents OMN enthusiastically, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Ensures designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, focusing on historically excluded communities.
• Follows and enforces all OMN policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• High School students must be regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must complete 6 credit hours per term.
• Graduate students must be officially admitted to Graduate School and complete 5 credit hours per term.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledgeable of or willing to learn the SPJ Code of Ethics.
• Creative and innovative thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and academic breaks.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and coworkers, including public speaking.
• Organized and reliable work habits.
• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
• Professional demeanor when dealing with difficult individuals and situations.
• Adaptability to a changing environment.

Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $14.70 to $21.00 depending on location and experience.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a collaborative and creative environment.