School Photographer

Houston TX

Description

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Photographer JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Photography LOCATION: Main Office or Satellite Location REPORTS TO: Photography Leader PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None POSITION SUMMARY: Capture high quality, compelling photographs while creating a positive picture day experience for customers. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Focus ● Exhibits energy, enthusiasm and professionalism while establishing a rapport with subjects and school administration to ensure a positive picture day experience. ● Maintains confidentiality of school/student related information. ● Represents Lifetouch in a professional manner at all times while adhering to all Company and school policies, and displays confidence and professionalism. Quality ● Properly sets up equipment to optimize photo quality. ● Follows company posing guidelines to achieve quality images. ● Consistently captures high quality photographs. ● Participates in photography quality discussions as directed by Photographer Leader. Team Player ● Provides clear direction and a positive experience with school personnel and picture day helpers regarding their role in picture day. ● Supports picture day team by assisting others as needed. ● Effectively communicates with team members to execute picture day. Self Management ● Appropriately maintains and safely transports all necessary equipment and supplies to perform the duties of the job. ● Arrives on-site on-time to allow proper set-up time. ● Demonstrates safe work habits including proper lifting, bending and pushing techniques. ● Maintains appropriate level of productivity in order to stay on schedule ● Enters accurate information on paperwork from camera/payment envelopes and returns all paperwork to the field office in a timely manner in accordance with Company guidelines. ● Safeguards and properly handles job bags and photography equipment. ● May perform scheduled school visits to pick up picture day materials. MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ● High school diploma or general education degree (GED). ● Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. ● Experience working with children preferred. ● Ability to work independently and in a team environment. ● Willing to work a varied seasonal schedule including early mornings, late afternoons. ● Accessibility to reliable insured transportation to reach assigned locations. Vehicle insurance must be current and in compliance with state law. ● Must have a valid driver’s license. When performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crawl, twist, balance, reach, use hands and fingers to perform repetitive tasks and assemble/disassemble equipment. The employee must be able to frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds (and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds).