What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photo Booth Technician / Event Technology Specialist position at Exquisite Booths INC?
About the Role
Exquisite Booths Inc. is looking for a tech-savvy, photography-minded Photo Booth Technician to join our event production team.
This is not just a photo booth attendant position. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with cameras, computers, photography equipment, printers, lighting, and event technology and is comfortable troubleshooting technical issues in a fast-paced live event environment.
Our team produces customized photo and interactive experiences for corporate events, brand activations, private events, and other live productions throughout the New York area.
If you're the type of person who enjoys photography, understands computers, likes figuring out how equipment works, and can confidently interact with clients and guests, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Do
As a Photo Booth Technician, you'll be trained to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and break down our photo booth and event technology systems.
Responsibilities include:
- Set up and dismantle professional photo booth systems at event venues
- Set up DSLR/mirrorless cameras, computers, iPads, lighting, printers, backdrops, and related equipment
- Connect and configure cameras, printers, USB devices, Wi-Fi/network connections, and event software
- Test the complete system before events begin
- Monitor equipment throughout events to ensure everything is operating properly
- Troubleshoot camera, computer, printer, software, connectivity, and hardware issues
- Adjust basic camera and lighting settings when necessary
- Maintain high-quality photos and prints throughout the event
- Assist guests with using interactive photo experiences
- Communicate professionally with clients, venue staff, event planners, and guests
- Maintain a clean and organized production area
- Carefully pack, transport, and protect equipment
- Represent Exquisite Booths Inc. professionally while working at events
Who We're Looking For
We're especially interested in candidates with experience or strong interest in:
- Photography or videography
- DSLR or mirrorless cameras
- Windows and/or Mac computers
- Computer hardware and peripherals
- Printers and photo printing
- Lighting and photography equipment
- Networking, Wi-Fi, and device connectivity
- Technical troubleshooting
- AV, event production, or live-event technology
Previous photo booth experience is not required. We can train the right person on our specific systems.
A strong candidate might already work as a photographer, photography assistant, AV technician, IT technician, computer repair technician, production assistant, event technician, or someone who simply enjoys working with cameras and technology.
What Matters Most
We're looking for someone who is:
- Technically inclined and enjoys solving problems
- Comfortable troubleshooting under pressure
- Reliable and punctual
- Professional and well-presented
- Friendly and comfortable interacting with guests
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work independently once trained
- Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
- Willing to learn new photo booth and event technologies
- Available for evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
Why Work With Exquisite Booths?
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine photography, technology, and live events instead of sitting behind a desk.
You'll gain hands-on experience with professional photography and event technology while working on a wide variety of events and customized experiences.
For the right person, there are opportunities to learn more advanced systems, take on greater technical responsibility, and work on larger event productions.
Compensation
$25.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience, technical ability, responsibilities, and project.
Additional compensation may include:
- Bonus opportunities
- Project-based pay
- Tips
- Opportunities for higher-paying technical assignments
Schedule
This is a flexible, part-time position based around our event schedule.
Typical work may include:
- 4 hour shifts
- Weekday events
- Evening events
- Weekend events
- Holidays as needed
Day and night availability preferred.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation/ability to travel to events throughout New York City and surrounding areas
- Comfortable transporting and handling professional equipment
- Comfortable working on your feet during events
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Basic computer troubleshooting skills
- Photography experience or knowledge strongly preferred
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $50