Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer (with In-Person Sales) - Oak Lawn, IL
About The Position
Bella Baby Photography is hiring a friendly, outgoing, and creative Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer with in-person sales responsibilities. This onsite, hospital-based role photographs newborns and their families during the first 24–48 hours after birth, helps parents feel comfortable and confident, and guides them through a photography experience. The photographer presents photo packages and products to help families select keepsakes and provides warm, professional, compassionate service. The photographer works independently in a hospital while collaborating with hospital staff and the photography team. Paid training and ongoing opportunities to develop photography, sales, newborn safety and care, and relationship-building skills are provided. Compensation is hourly pay or sales commissions, whichever is higher for each pay period. Estimated earnings are $800–$1,400 per pay period, paid twice monthly, with opportunities for tips and performance-based bonuses. This is a part-time role, typically 2–3 days per week, including at least one weekday and one weekend day. The scheduled start time is 9 AM; the day is expected to end around 5 PM, but hours can change based on the number of births. Monthly schedules are posted six weeks in advance. Some holidays are required. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
Requirements
- Have a DSLR or mirrorless camera with at least 18 MP; phone cameras are not accepted.
- Have a laptop with at least 513 GB of storage and 16 GB of memory.
- Have Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be able to lift up to 20 lbs of equipment.
- Be willing to update vaccination records if existing records cannot be provided.
- Pass a background check and drug screen.
- Be dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Be patient, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a hospital setting.
- Respect hospital policies, patient privacy, and newborn safety.
- Work 2–3 days per week, including at least one weekday and one weekend day; some holidays are required.
Nice To Haves
- Photography experience at any level is welcome.
- A passion for photography, willingness to learn, a great personality, and a genuine interest in working with families.
- Interest in building communication and relationship skills and learning to recommend photography packages and products.
Responsibilities
- Photograph newborns and their families during the first 24–48 hours in the hospital.
- Help new parents feel comfortable, confident, and excited about capturing their baby's first portraits.
- Guide families through a simple, enjoyable photography experience.
- Present photo packages and products and help families choose keepsakes.
- Provide warm, professional, and compassionate service to families.
- Work independently in a hospital setting while collaborating with hospital staff and the photography team.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Ongoing opportunities to grow skills in photography, sales, newborn safety and care, and relationship building.
- Hourly pay or commissions on sales, whichever is higher each pay period.
- Opportunities to earn tips and performance-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
