Trainee Photographer/Assistant – Graduation Ceremony

GradImages®, a division of Balfour & Co., is seeking dependable, energetic individuals to join our team as Trainee Photographers and Team Assistants for graduation events in and around Fort Pierce, FL!

You must be available to assist with a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00am to 10:00am.

You must be able to abide by the dress code for this ceremony.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn extra income part-time while being part of milestone celebrations.

Trainee Photographers typically earn $80+ per event (Events can last 3-4 hours),Assistants typically earn $70+ per event (Events can last 3-4 hours).Mileage, tolls, and parking fees are reimbursed.Our Peak Seasons

Events are busiest during:
April - June, August and November - December
Open or flexible availability during these months is preferred, Typically Graduations do fall on the weekends, but not always.

What We're Looking For

Friendly, professional demeanorStrong time management and communication skillsA reliable vehicle for transportation to events (mileage reimbursed)Photographers: At least 1 year of DSLR experienceAssistants: No photography experience needed—just a great attitude and reliability!DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS – MUST FOLLOW TO PARTICIPATE

Because we work directly with graduates and faculty, a professional and clean appearance is required by our client schools:

✅ Conservative business suit required✅ Dark colors only (to keep attention on the graduates)✅ Hair must be natural-looking, clean, and neatly styled❌ Unkempt hair or non-traditional hair colors are not permitted❌ No facial piercings allowed❌ Tattoos must be completely covered at all timesFailure to meet these dress code guidelines may result in removal from scheduled events.

What You'll Do

You will be assigned as a Trainee Photographer or an Assistant depending on the need at the time. We do typically like you to assist at the first few events.

As a Trainee Photographer:

Use Nikon DSLR equipment (provided)Take high-quality portraits and candid photosSet up and tear down equipmentCoordinate with team members to ensure smooth operationsNo editing or post-processing is required.As an Assistant:

Help graduates with contact cards and robesKeep graduates organized and ready for photosMaintain order and track name cards during ceremoniesSupport photographers and ensure a smooth workflowImportant Reminders

All Balfour & Co. employees must pass:

Pre-employment screeningsBackground checksSocial media reviews at any time before or during employmentFailure to attend scheduled and confirmed events may result in immediate termination and loss of future eligibility.

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Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleWork Location: On the road