What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Photographer position at BJK Photos?
Join Our Photography Team This Fall!
BJK Photos, Central New York’s leading school photography company, is hiring Seasonal School Photographers for Fall 2026. We’re a locally owned company that’s big enough to get the job done right — but small enough to truly care about every employee and customer.
If you enjoy working with children, are dependable, and love early mornings, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team and help create lasting memories for local families.
Benefits:
- $20–$23 per hour
- Paid Training — no photography experience needed!
- All Equipment Provided
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with Company Match — eligible on Day 1
- Paid Travel Time Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Seasonal Schedule: late August through early December
- Opportunities to Return Each Season
- Locally owned and operated — we know our schools and our communities
Responsibilities:
- Travel to schools within a 150-mile radius of Oneida, NY
- Set up and tear down photo-day equipment
- Photograph PreK–12 students in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner
- Create a positive experience for students, school staff, and families
- Represent BJK Photos with reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm
Qualifications:
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
- Ability to work early mornings (as early as 6:00 AM)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and confident working with children
- Able to lift and/or move 45 pounds of equipment
- Comfortable working independently once trained
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Reliable cell phone and internet access
Job Schedule:
- Season starts: Late August 2026
- Season ends: Early December 2026
- Workdays: Weekdays (no weekends)
- Start times: Typically between 6:00 - 7:00 AM
- Hours: Varies, often finished by early afternoon
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable automobile that could hold all of the photography equipment and arrive at schools as early as 6:00 am?
- How many years of Photography experience do you have?
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $23