Trainee Photographers and Assistants
About The Position
GradImages®, a division of Balfour & Co., is hiring dependable, energetic individuals as Trainee Photographers and Photography Assistants for graduation events in and around Middletown, Pennsylvania. Applicants must be available for a School Picture Day event on Friday, December 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Onsite training will be provided, and participants will assist the Lead Photographer. Assignments may be as a Trainee Photographer or Assistant depending on staffing needs; new hires are typically asked to assist at their first few events. This is part-time work offering extra income. Events generally last 3–5 hours. Trainee Photographers typically earn $100 or more per event, and Assistants typically earn $80 or more per event. Mileage, tolls, and parking fees are reimbursed. Hiring is underway for the Spring Season (April–June), and events are busiest in April–June, August–September, and November–December. Open or flexible availability during these months is preferred. Graduation events often take place on weekends, but not always. A professional, clean appearance is required to participate: a conservative business suit in dark colors; clean, neatly styled, natural-looking hair; no facial piercings; and tattoos fully covered. Failure to follow the dress code may result in removal from scheduled events. Failure to attend scheduled and confirmed events may result in immediate termination and loss of future eligibility.
Requirements
- Must be available for the School Picture Day event on Friday, December 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Friendly and professional demeanor.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Reliable vehicle for transportation to events; mileage is reimbursed.
- Photographers must have at least one year of DSLR experience.
- Assistants do not need photography experience but must have a positive attitude and be reliable.
- Must follow the required dress code: conservative dark business suit, clean and neatly styled natural-looking hair, no facial piercings, and tattoos fully covered.
- Must attend scheduled and confirmed events; failure to attend may result in termination and loss of future eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Open or flexible availability during the busy event months of April–June, August–September, and November–December.
Responsibilities
- As a Trainee Photographer, use provided Nikon DSLR equipment to take high-quality portraits and candid photographs.
- Set up and tear down photography equipment.
- Coordinate with team members to support smooth event operations.
- As an Assistant, help graduates with contact cards and robes.
- Keep graduates organized and ready for photographs.
- Maintain order and track name cards during ceremonies.
- Support photographers and help ensure a smooth workflow.
Benefits
- Mileage, tolls, and parking fees are reimbursed.
- Trainee Photographers typically earn $100 or more per event; Assistants typically earn $80 or more per event.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
