Stomping Ground Photo brings modern, joyful photography to schools. We're headquartered in Brooklyn, serve the NY metro area, and our Photo team is hiring.

This role isn’t just about carrying gear. Great assistants help create the mood of the day: calm when things get hectic, warm when kids feel nervous, energy when the room needs it. You'll help thousands of students feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera — and you'll build real-world skills in teamwork, communication, logistics, and photography along the way.

At SGP, you'll become part of a creative community. Our assistants and photographers work closely together and share knowledge generously. Many of our assistants grow into photographer roles over time.

HIRING INFO

  • Required week-long training the week of August 24

  • Season runs mid-September through November, 3–5 days per week

  • For assistants who excel, there's often work through April

THE JOB

  • Start early mornings from our Brooklyn office and travel to school locations across the NY metro area (Punctuality is a must!)

  • Drive company mini-vans to and from schools, equipment pickups, and supply runs

  • Load, unload, set up, and break down professional studio lighting and camera equipment

  • Help manage student flow and keep Picture Day running smoothly and on schedule

  • Create a warm, fun environment where students, staff, and families feel excited about Picture Day

  • Support Lead photographers and communicate closely with school staff and volunteers

  • Communicate reliably via Slack

WHO YOU ARE

  • A calm, safe, and dependable driver with a valid driver's license

  • Warm, outgoing, patient, and genuinely great with kids and adults

  • Physically prepared for active workdays, including lifting and moving equipment up to 40 lbs

  • Punctual, proactive, organized, and calm under pressure

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environments

  • Interested in photography, creative production and team-based work

  • Experience with studio lighting or professional camera systems is a plus!

WHAT WE OFFER

  • $22/hr rate

  • Paid training before the season begins

  • Hands-on experience with professional photography equipment and production workflow

  • Fun team culture!

  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Opportunities for growth into photographer roles over time

Before applying, take a look at our work at www.stompinggroundphoto.com. If you love what you see, fill out our application HERE or click the "Apply Now" button below.

The position is part-time and seasonal. Employment is contingent on a background and driving record check. Due to application volume, we're unable to guarantee a response to every candidate.

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or gender identity, and actively encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with non-dominant identities to apply.

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