We’re currently hiring a internal Part-Time Photo Lead to support all daily operational aspects of our Imaging Department. In this key role, you’ll help drive sales, foster a positive team environment, and ensure guests leave with unforgettable photo memories. The Photo Lead is responsible for taking photos as needed and directly assisting guests with sales, and must successfully handle all aspects of the photography operation to ensure that the daily goals for photo captures and revenue are met or exceeded.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure the photo operation is set up each day, including providing cash funds for cashiers and cameras for photographers.
- Responsible for audits and maintaining skimmer checks
- Responsible for training and coaching team members.
- Perform all functions at the photography point-of-sale, including photo recall, editing and enhancements, printing, packaging, and sale transactions. Monitor all reporting methods in the department to maximize staff productivity.
- Respond to and correct any phone/email guest complaints that may arise
- Assist the Imaging Supervisor in working with the vendor to maintain equipment
- Master the technology and skills required to capture high-quality photos professionally. Additionally, train and empower your staff to execute these tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Adapts to daily changes in work environment, location, and responsibilities.
- Comply with safety and security directives, policies, and procedures.
- Act as photo point of contact in the absence of the Imaging Supervisor
What you’ll bring:
- High School Diploma preferred
- 2 years in retail or customer service experience preferred
- Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
- Cash handling experience
- Ability to work weekends and holidays with occasional evenings
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check
- Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with the ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
- Ability to remain on foot for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift to 30 pounds
Who You Are:
You are a dedicated individual who strives for excellence in all aspects of your role. You have a friendly, approachable demeanor and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels. You are eager to be part of a collaborative team, working together to achieve company goals.
What you’ll get:
- Part Time Hourly rate of $16.55/hour
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan after 3 months of service.
- Day one access to fully funded tuition and tuition assistance programs through our GROW U program.
- Free admission and General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends.
- Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available.
- 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors.
- Training and development.
About us:
As a Herschend Family Entertainment property, Adventure Aquarium is in the business of creating memories worth repeating by greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and seeking constant improvement. Stewardship, guest satisfaction, and team member satisfaction are our core areas of focus. We aim to be a great place to work for great people by leading with patience, kindness, humility, respect, unselfishness, forgiveness, truthfulness, and trust. Together, we will create emotional connections that will last a lifetime!
Adventure Aquarium, A Herschend Family Entertainment Property, maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. Herschend is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions or transfers, layoffs, recalls, terminations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
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