Photographer Assistant School Picture ; NYC

Position: Photographer Assistant for School Picture Company (NYC)
Location: New York

## Photographer Assistant for School Picture Company (NYC)
Stomping Ground Photo Posted about 15 hours agoSave this Listing---Part Time New York City New York City, NY.$22/hr This role isn’t just carrying gear. Great assistants help create the mood of the day: calm when things get hectic, warm when kids feel nervous, energy when the room needs it. You'll help thousands of students feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera — and you'll build real-world skills in teamwork, communication, logistics, and photography along the way.  

At SGP, you'll become part of a creative community. Our assistants and photographers work closely together and share knowledge generously. Many of our assistants grow into photographer roles over time.

HIRING INFO
• Required week-long training the week of August 24  
• Season runs mid-September through November, 3–5 days per week. For assistants who excel, there's often work through April.

THE JOB
• Start early mornings from our Brooklyn office and travel to school locations across the NY metro area (Punctuality is a must!)  
• Drive company mini-vans to and from schools, equipment pickups, and supply runs  
• Load, unload, set up, and break down professional studio lighting and camera equipment  
• Help manage student flow and keep Picture Day running smoothly and on schedule  
• Create a warm, fun environment where students, staff, and families feel excited about Picture Day  
• Support Lead photographers and communicate closely with school staff and volunteers  
• Communicate reliably via SlackWHO YOU ARE
• A calm, safe, and dependable driver with a valid driver's license  
• Warm, outgoing, patient, and genuinely great with kids and adults  
• Physically prepared for active workdays, including lifting and moving equipment up to 40 lbs  
• Punctual, proactive, organized, and calm under pressure  
• Comfortable in fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environments  
• Interested in photography, creative production and team-based work  
• Experience with studio lighting or professional camera systems is a plus!

WHAT WE OFFER• $22/hr rate  
• Paid training before the season begins  
• Hands-on experience with professional photography equipment and production workflow  
• Fun team culture!  
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match  
• Opportunities for growth into photographer roles over time

The position is part-time and seasonal. Employment is contingent on a background and driving record check. Due to application volume, we're unable to guarantee a response to every candidate.

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or gender identity, and actively encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with non-dominant identities to apply.
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