Pioneer Contributor - Student

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Transcript can be unofficial or proof of enrollment in news writing or successful completion of Comp II.
Please upload a document (under "other document") listing any skills that the applicant would like to use as a Pioneer contributor. (For example, writing, photography, videography, podcast, web design, social media, etc.) This can be a bullet‑point list; there is no right or wrong number of skills. Applicants can list one skill if this is their focus, for example, "writing" or "photography."
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

Position Information (Default Section)

Classification Title

Classification Title Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title

Datatel Position A / PION9

STEPROG0A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range

Placement Range $10.00 - $10.50

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Job Category

Job Category Student

General Description

Student will assist the Pioneer Editor/Advisor and team in regular publication of the student newspaper and affiliated media by contributing content and skills. This could include writing, photography, proofreading, translation, etc.

Reports To

Reports To The Pioneer Editor/Advisor and Chair of Writing and Media Communications

What position(s) reports to this position?

n/a

Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Summer semester.
OR
Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.
AND
Successful completion of English Composition II and/or recommendation from a professor.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communications skills.
• Good human relations skills.
• Ability to type.
• Should have some knowledge of computers.
• Must be self‑motivated.
• Must be punctual, detail‑oriented, and able to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Sedentary work:
The person in this position may occasionally move about campus and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
This position requires the person to frequently move about the campus to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information with professional tone in various situations.
This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to prepare or copy content and documents.
3. VISUAL ACUITY :
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom, or office setting. Occasional outdoor college events may be included in reporting coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required Training

Work Hours

As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Department

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/25/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

HR Contact Beth Holmes

Transcript can be unofficial or proof of enrollment in news writing or successful completion of Comp II.
Please upload a document (under "other document") listing any skills that the applicant would like to use as a Pioneer contributor. (For example, writing, photography, videography, podcast, web design, social media, etc.) This can…