Assistant Photography Operations Lead

CADY; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CADY is seeking an Assistant Photo Operations Manager to support the Photography Operations Manager by coordinating a team of hourly photographers and delivering memorable photography experiences. You will assist with scheduling, logistics, event coordination, and equipment maintenance while upholding CADY’s service standards and creative vision.

Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and customer‑minded, with 2+ years in photography support roles and a strong commitment to teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a satisfactory background check.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Available to work weekend hours during busy season.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing photography events, Senior portrait sessions, and photography processing in alignment with CADY's operational, photographic, and customer service standards.
• Support the hiring, training, and coaching of photographers and service-minded team members under the direction of the Photography Operations Manager.
• Help maintain staff schedules and labor hours to align with the internal staffing budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Sales & School Support, to ensure photographers are equipped with necessary event details.
• Assist in conducting regular check-ins with photographers to provide feedback on their work quality.
• Support the timely maintenance of event job statuses by coordinating with Image Processors.
• Help ensure proper workflows are followed during event downloading to prevent loss or corruption of images.
• Assist in managing the maintenance of CADY equipment, including vans, photography equipment, and event supplies, per company procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of daily and weekly reports regarding internal KPIs and deliver feedback regarding these KPI's.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Photography Operations Manager.

Skills

Background check

Driver's license

Weekend hours

Customer service

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

CADY is seeking an Assistant Photo Operations Manager to support the Photography Operations Manager by coordinating a team of hourly photographers and delivering memorable photography experiences. You will assist with scheduling, logistics, event coordination, and equipment maintenance while upholding CADY’s service standards and creative vision.

Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and customer‑minded, with 2+ years in photography support roles and a strong commitment to teamwork in a