Newport Aquarium Souvenir Photography Host - Part Time Weekends

Overview

Job Category: Merchandise

Requisition Number: NEWPO
007267

Location:

On-site, Part-Time

• Posted:
  September 15, 2025
• Rate: 12 USD per hour

• Perform, adhere to, and implement all Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and memorable guest experience.
• Maintain a positive attitude and clean appearance.
• Approach guests and offer photo services in a friendly and engaging manner.
• Work with other team members/departments of Newport Aquarium to ensure effective communications.
• Maintain appropriate guest and fellow host relations, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
• Delivers high quality images to guests, accurately setting camera settings prior to shooting photos.
• Ensures assigned photo location is stocked, clean, prepared and organized.
• Must be self-motivated, work independently, as well as with a team.
• Must maintain a willingness and ability to learn and perform all job functions, including sales and up-selling.
• Contribute to a work environment that is satisfying, enjoyable and energetic.
• Responsible for proper cash handling and maintaining PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior cash handling and point of sale experience is a plus.
• Must have strong public speaking skills and the ability to read, write and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
• Must be able to think clearly, react quickly, and calmly to changes and/or stressful situations.
• Previous guest service or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends and/or evenings and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, ascend/descend floors, bend, reach, and stoop.
• No history of allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
• Physical strength, including the ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• 24 hours of sick PTO annually
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

Newport Aquarium, one of the properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, emphasizes core values and guest experiences. GrowU program details at:

Newport Aquarium, one of the properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.

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Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group

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Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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