Photo Supervisor - School

Shutterfly•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Photo Supervisor leads a team of Photographers to ensure Picture Day operations are efficient and successful. The role oversees staff readiness and performance, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management, while driving picture quality and productivity to meet or exceed business goals. The supervisor also manages photography equipment and supplies, picture-day scheduling, labor spending, productivity, and employee time records. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and requires travel to assigned locations, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Three to four years of related photography experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to lead and effectively manage a team.
Knowledge of photography equipment.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Reliable, insured transportation to reach assigned locations.
Current vehicle insurance compliant with applicable law.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, and train photography staff.
Supervise, coach, and develop photographers, including routine performance management and performance reviews.
Observe photographers on the job and identify opportunities to improve performance and development.
Safeguard and properly handle money, job bags, and photography equipment.
Meet regularly with the Photography Leader to review photography quality and policies and discuss changes.
Manage and remain accountable for photography labor spending and productivity for assigned photographers.
Maintain a detailed inventory of cameras, equipment, backgrounds, props, and other photography materials.
Coordinate equipment shipping and receiving between locations and Equipment Systems Support.
Maintain and distribute equipment, supplies, and information needed to execute Picture Days.
Conduct photography equipment tests as directed and report the results to the Photography Leader.
Schedule Picture Days efficiently, matching photographers’ skills to assignments and maximizing productivity.
Manage labor to assigned targets.
Review and approve non-exempt employee time records in the designated timekeeping system in accordance with company policy.