Assistant Local Manager - Holiday Photo Experience Lead

Cherry Hill Programs, Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One free Santa visit for friends/famil

10 photo prints

10 free holiday cards

Personalized Santa message

3 months Pixie Post access

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Assistant Local Manager to work alongside the Local Manager and lead a seasonal team of photo staff. You’ll support daily operations, assist with opening/closing, and help guests choose memorable keepsakes while ensuring fast, friendly service.

You’ll need strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, be 18+, and able to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods. Prior retail or guest-service leadership is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable in a cash handling/sales transaction position.
• Ability to lead a team, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Availability to attend required pre-season training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10–25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, collaborative environment while upholding company values and policies.
• Support opening-day preparations, including hiring completion, inventory, equipment setup/testing, scheduling, training, and opening/closing procedures.
• Capture photos and help guests choose memorable souvenirs to take home.
• Photography experience not required.
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues to support a positive guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce procedures set by senior management.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and elevate to IT or Local Management as needed.
• Assist the Local Manager with inventory, scheduling, training, recruiting, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Cash handling

Decision making

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Programs in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Assistant Local Manager to work alongside the Local Manager and lead a seasonal team of photo staff. You’ll support daily operations, assist with opening/closing, and help guests choose memorable keepsakes while ensuring fast, friendly service.

You’ll need strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, be 18+, and able to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods. Prior retail or guest-service leadership is a plus.