Overview
Milan Rose is a school, sports, and portrait photography company serving Central New Jersey for 25 years. We photograph students, schools, youth sports leagues, seniors, families, and community events throughout the year.
We are hiring Seasonal School Photography Assistants for our fall school portrait season, from late August or early September through approximately early-to-mid November, with the possibility of continued part-time work afterward.
What the role looks like
You are the person who gets each student camera-ready.
Students come to you one at a time. You take their order form or information slip, hand it to the photographer, and then get the student set: straighten a collar, check for hair in the face or food on a shirt, adjust posture and shoulder position, and help them feel comfortable in front of the camera. Then you step aside, the photographer takes the picture, and the next student comes up.
A busy school picture day can involve hundreds of students. The job is fast-paced, repetitive, and highly people-focused. Your work is a major part of keeping the line moving efficiently and making sure each student looks their best.
You will not normally be operating the camera. This is primarily a posing and student-handling position. Photography experience is welcome but not required; strong people skills, reliability, and attention to detail matter more.
You will work alongside a Milan Rose photographer at schools throughout Central New Jersey.
Responsibilities
- Greet students and school staff and help keep the photography line moving
- Collect order forms and information slips and hand them to the photographer in the correct order
- Pose students, including posture, shoulder and head position, and hand placement
- Make quick appearance corrections such as collars, straps, hair, glasses, and visible stains
- Help younger, nervous, or uncomfortable students feel at ease in front of the camera
- Follow Milan Rose guidelines for appropriate interaction with students
- Work efficiently while maintaining a friendly and patient demeanor
- Help the photographer stay on schedule and flag problems early
- Assist with basic setup and breakdown of backgrounds and photography equipment
- Represent Milan Rose professionally with teachers, administrators, students, and parents
- Assist with studio production, sorting, packaging, preparation, or other related tasks on non-shoot days or shorter shoot days
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Comfortable and confident working with children and teenagers from kindergarten through 12th grade
- Friendly, personable, and professional
- Able to give clear, concise directions repeatedly throughout the day
- Able to work quickly under time pressure while remaining calm and patient
- Detail-oriented and able to notice small appearance and posing issues
- Able to stand and move for most of a full workday
- Reliable and punctual
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
- Available Monday through Friday during the fall school season
- Willing to work early mornings; some assignments may begin before 8:00 AM
- Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check
Helpful, but not required
- Previous posing, portrait studio, or photography experience
- Experience working in schools, camps, childcare, coaching, or youth programs
- Retail, hospitality, or other high-volume customer-facing experience
- Conversational Spanish
Schedule and hours
- Seasonal employment from approximately late August or early September through early-to-mid November
- Primarily Monday through Friday
- Approximately 35–40 hours per week during peak periods, depending on the school schedule
- Some days may be shorter or longer depending on the assignment
- Studio work may be assigned on shorter shoot days or non-shoot days
- Early morning start times are common during peak school season
We may also have opportunities for per diem assistants interested in working approximately two to three days per week. Applicants should indicate their preferred availability.
Part-time work may also be available throughout the year after the fall season.
Compensation
- $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on relevant experience
- Mileage reimbursement for qualifying assignments beyond a 20-mile radius of our Hillsborough studio
- Paid training
- New Jersey Earned Sick Leave accrued in accordance with applicable law
- Priority consideration for returning seasonal and part-time positions
What we provide
- Paid training on Milan Rose posing standards, workflow, and school protocols
- Required photography and lighting equipment
- Clear procedures and posing guidelines
- Support from an experienced photography and production team
- Consistent weekday seasonal work during our busiest school portrait season
To apply
Please send:
- Your resume or a short summary of your work history
- A few sentences about your experience working with children, teenagers, schools, photography, or other people-facing environments
- Whether you are interested in full-time seasonal work or approximately two to three days per week
- Your availability from late August through early-to-mid November
Photography experience is welcome, but not required.
Milan Rose Studios is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- A few sentences about your experience working with children, teenagers, schools, photography, or other people-facing environments
- Please indicate any weekday conflicts between September and November.
- Please indicate whether you are interested in full-time seasonal work or part-time work (approximately two to three days per week).
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (Required)
Work Location: In person
