Seasonal Festive Photo Set Host — Flexible Hours

Joy Memories; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Joy Memories is seeking a seasonal team member to welcome families during peak holiday photo sessions in Rockford, IL. We focus on festive, child-friendly photography experiences designed to make visits warm, organized and memorable.

You will greet guests, help maintain a friendly photo set, and ensure safety while handling props. This role requires strong customer service, comfort with children, and the ability to work weekend and holiday shifts in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in customer-facing roles.
• Comfortable guiding families through a photo session.
• Ability to follow safety procedures around props.
• Experience using POS or check-in systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families warmly to create a festive photo experience.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming photo set area.
• Follow safety guidelines while interacting with guests and handling props.
• Work collaboratively with the photo team during busy seasonal shifts.

Skills

Child-friendly interaction

Retail customer service

Safety procedures

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Joy Memories creates seasonal holiday photo experiences designed to help families capture meaningful moments. With a focus on festive, child-friendly photography experiences, the team works to make every visit feel warm, organized, and memorable for guests.

In this role, you will help bring that experience to life by creating a welcoming environment for children, parents, and families during one of the busiest and most exciting times of the season. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys customer interaction, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and takes pride in helping guests feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families warmly to create a festive photo experience.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming photo set area.
• Follow safety guidelines while interacting with guests and handling props.
• Work collaboratively with the photo team during busy seasonal shifts.

• Comfortable interacting with young children and creating a positive experience for parents and families in a high-volume retail environment.
• Able to follow safety procedures while working with guests and props.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Available to work both weekend days, holiday-week shifts, and flexible peak retail hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous photography-related experience.
• Experience using camera gear and lighting setups.
• Experience using POS or check-in systems.
• Experience handling props and maintaining a photo set.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.