SCHOOL PORTRAIT ASSISTANT

THE POSITION:

Creating an exceptional customer experience during school picture days. Whether greeting students at check-in, working with school officials, or even helping dress students in their Cap and Gown… this role provides an integral service on behalf of the Victor O’Neill Photography team. You are often acting as Field Assistant to the shoot while also remaining a representative of the company and creating a wonderful experience for our students.

Comprehensive training will be provided by VOS. The hourly rate is $17-$19/hour. Assistants can expect to work approximately 20-30 hours per week with the potential for more. This is a seasonal job at schools throughout the DMV area, with work lasting approximately through November. This position will involve working before and during school hours. Shifts can start as early as 6AM. We sometimes photograph after school and those shifts can start mid-afternoon to evening. You must be willing to work early mornings as this is when most of our portrait sessions occur.

The VOS business office is in Chantilly, VA, but work will be in the field at our customer schools. Travel will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate (if travel is over 60 miles roundtrip, which is not typical.)

PRIMARY PORTRAIT DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a positive, friendly, energetic attitude at all portrait sessions
Prompt arrival at job sites (Always being on time)
Check-in customers for their portrait experience
Ensure a smooth workflow between various photography stations
Keep customers relaxed and ready to take their photos
Identify and resolve any customer issues
Relay messages between team members, as required
Attention to detail when entering customer information into a database
Help wherever needed if backlogs occur throughout the process
Adhere to all company policies and directives

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE AVAILABLE THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024
Prior experience in customer service or a background in hospitality/tourism or experience working in schools with children is desirable for this position.
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Familiarity with computers, office work and basic data entry.
Comfortable working around school age kids (prior experience preferred, but not mandatory)
Reliable transportation/driver’s license (Uber-type transportation not acceptable)
Must pass a background check
Willingness to travel to customer schools (travel over 60 miles round trip will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate)

THE COMPANY:

Victor O'Neill Studios (VOS) is a family-owned business that, for over 50years, has served the school portrait industry throughout the DC metro area (VA, MD, and DC), constantly providing high-quality photography to all its customers.

Job Type: Part-time/Seasonal (some opportunities for additional work in the off-season are possible. We shoot similar seasons each year and upon successful completion of your season, you may be invited to return for the following seasons. Many of our staff have been working with us for years.)

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person