Photo Day Assistant

This One Counts - a Division of Sarah Gallagher Studios; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

This One Counts - a Division of Sarah Gallagher Studios in Western Massachusetts is seeking friendly, reliable helpers for seasonal photo days. You will assist the photographer with posing athletes, keep lines moving, and help create an organized, upbeat experience for families.

The role is part-time and seasonal, with most photo days on weekday evenings or weekends. You must be 18+, have reliable transportation, and be comfortable around children.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Reliable transportation; most photo days are in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, with occasional travel.
• Background checks after offer, including CORI and national screening, plus SafeSport certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the photographer with posing athletes and demonstrating simple stances.
• Help keep the line moving and photo days organized, upbeat, and efficient.
• Communicate clearly so kids understand what to do and what comes next.
• Be a positive role model and professional when working with kids and families.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

We're a growing photography team looking for energetic, dependable people who enjoy working with kids and can help keep busy photo days organized, upbeat, and moving smoothly.

We're looking for people who bring common sense, clear communication, and a positive attitude. We'll train you on our photo-day system so you know exactly what to do and can feel confident doing it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll work alongside the photographer to help pose athletes, demonstrate simple stances, fix small details, keep the line moving, and help photo day feel organized, positive, and efficient.

IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE?

This is a part-time, seasonal role. Work is scheduled by photo day rather than by a regular weekly shift.

• Busy seasons: September-November and March-June
• Most photo days are weekday evenings and weekends, usually 4-8 hours

This role can be a great fit alongside a day job, school, coaching, or family schedule. It is not a full-time position and does not offer guaranteed weekly hours.

A GOOD FIT IS SOMEONE WHO:

• Brings energy and enthusiasm to the work
• Acts as a positive role model and treats kids, families, and teammates with respect
• Communicates clearly so kids understand what to do and what comes next
• Is comfortable and professional working with young people
• Knows how to balance fun with structure, respect, and focus
• Stays calm and focused when the pace picks up
• Is punctual and dependable
• Is comfortable demonstrating simple poses and athletic stances

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 or older
• Reliable transportation; most photo days are in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, with occasional travel
• Comfortable standing and staying active for several hours
• Background checks are required after an offer, including CORI and national screening, as well as SafeSport certification, because we work with children
• Pay is $25/hour for photo-day work.