Job Description
Job Description
Introduction
Are you looking for an exciting job in the photography field? At Christmas City Studio you will be working for a family-oriented company, located in the Lehigh Valley, that captures smiles of all ages in our neighboring school districts. Apply today to find out what we are all about!
General Purpose
To interact with students and adults either in the studio or out on location at schools. To understand and execute photography skills in order to capture portraits of individuals as well as many other types of school photography needs.
Company Background
Christmas City Studio is a family-owned and operated company in Bethlehem, PA. We are a photography studio that specializes in school pictures. We also photograph family portraits, business portraits, perform photo restoration and various other photographic services. We are a family-oriented company that strives to provide higher quality products and stronger customer service than our industry competitors.
Job Description
- Must be flexible and available early mornings, nights and weekends. Many shifts can begin as early as 5:00 am or 5:30 am on school picture days.
- Must be punctual, responsible, dependable and organized
- Setting up mobile studios including cameras, computers, backgrounds and various types of lighting and lighting supports
- Learning and executing many types of photography programs including different setups, different lighting schemes and many different types of posing techniques. Examples include (Seniors, Underclass, Families, Sports, Bands, Dances, Preschools, etc.)
- Photographers mostly use our studio’s photographic and lighting equipment for picture days. Occasionally for covering events, photographers should have their own camera and essential lighting.
- Photographer’s will typically meet at our facility and travel as a team in a company vehicle to a picture day. Occasionally, photographers will take their own vehicle to an event if mutually beneficial and approved by the studio.
Please Note: Teamwork is very important to our company. Collectively all departments service the same clients, so each employee may be asked to complete tasks or projects outside the scope of your routine tasks related to your position above.
Key Competencies
- Must be an outgoing people person
- The ability to work with children and adults of all ages
- Be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a valid driver's license to drive company vehicles
- 2 or 4 year degree in a related field or photo experience is strongly preferred but not required
- The ability to operate and understand how a DSLR works
- Understand key photography terms such as ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture
- Must be computer literate
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service and Communication skills with children and adults of all ages
Notable Conditions of the Position
- Part-time and Full-time Seasonal Senior and Underclass Photography (Early July - Mid December)
- Seasonal positions can develop into Part-Time or Full-Time all year round positions depending on performance and availability
- Starting wage is $15-17 per hour commensurate with experience
- The ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
- The primary work locations will be our studio building, schools, including school grounds and facilities, off-site venues including community centers, hotels and banquet facilities.
- Peak season is from August 15th - November 15th (This is a blackout time for vacations)
- 3 Background checks must be completed and passed for employment:
- FBI Fingerprinting
- PA State Child Abuse Clearance
- PA State Criminal Record Check
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Lehigh Valley, PA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lehigh Valley, PA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person