Job description

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 $16-$18/hour. Assistants can expect to work approximately 20-25 hours per week with the potential for more. This is a seasonal job at schools throughout the Prince William/Loudoun/Fairfax County 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 shoot 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 shoots occur.

The VOS business office is in McLean, VA, but work will be in the field at our customer schools. We typically keep your work zone within 30 miles of your home. 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 shoots
• 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 2023
• 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 50 years, 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, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
All equipment is sanitized regularly. We follow all Covid protocols for the schools we service (mandatory masks, etc).

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check to work on school grounds?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

smogtown13.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, smogtown13.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, smogtown13.com is the ideal place to find your next job.