Trainee Photographer Graduation Events

2 weeks ago


Angola, United States Balfour Full time

**Job description**

GradImages is currently looking for Assistants/Trainee Photographers to work with us during graduation events in and around **Angola, IN**

Are you looking for a way to make some extra money part-time, have reliable transportation, a flexible schedule, and own a dark-colored business suit? GradImages may have the perfect opportunity for you

This is a part-time, seasonal opportunity. There are two main graduation seasons each year: Spring Graduation season (April - June) and Winter Graduation season (November - December). We’re looking for people who have open or very flexible schedules during these months in order to work graduation events in their areas during our busiest parts of the year.
- Graduations are formal events and because of this our dress code is strict. Our photographers have to own and be able to wear a dark business suit to any events they work with us (dark dress pants, matching jacket/blazer, dress shirt and dress shoes, neutral colored mask (men have to wear a tie). A DARK BUSINESS SUIT IS REQUIRED.

**Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to)**:
During training and when necessary, working as a team assistant helping graduates and photographers get quality photos during graduation events and ceremonies
- Assisting graduates with completing contact information cards
- Assisting graduates with getting ready and robed for portraits
- Assisting during ceremonies by tracking graduate names or collecting cards in sequence
- Setting up camera equipment and other equipment prior to the event according to event specs
- Using company equipment (Nikon) to take good quality portraits of graduates, at a fast pace during graduation events and ceremonies.
- Using company equipment (Nikon) to take candid family and friends' photos when applicable
- Working with team captains and assistants to ensure photography during graduation events runs as smoothly as possible while providing excellent customer service to clients, graduates and their families.
- Photographers are not required to do any post production editing or selling

If you are interested, please submit your resume via this job ad. It is helpful and increases your chances of being selected if you provide us with some details regarding why you would like to work with us, your availability during our busy months and highlight any relevant experience (photography experience is a plus, but not required)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Angola, IN: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person