I am absolutely THRILLED to announce that Hannah Bryerton Photography is HIRING!!! After so much thought, prayer, and consideration, I have decided to expand my team and link arms with someone who will add value to our lives and this sweet little business! Hannah Bryerton Photography has grown so much over the past four years, to a point that is truly beyond my wildest dreams. I am so excited to be moving forward into this next phase of my business! Now that I’ve reached maximum capacity, I am at a place where the workload is beyond my ability as one person. I have created a part-time position for the 2020 wedding season that will help to efficiently move this business forward! The position I am hiring for will be an Intern/Wedding-Day Assistant!

Applicants must be self-starters, motivated workers who are eager to learn. As a Wedding Day Assistant, you will be required to attend weddings throughout the year and help assist with day-of tasks: carrying equipment, assembling light stands, holding a reflector, keeping track of timelines, helping to organize family formals, fluffing dresses, and serving couples to the absolute best of your ability! (There may even be a few (dozen) cookie tables and cupcakes in your future… if you play your cards right!) 

This is an assistant position, only, so no former education or experience with shooting photography is required. If you are an aspiring photographer or know how to work a camera, that is great, but it is most definitely not required for consideration! I may, or may not, expand this position to include photography training in the future! Additional training or work that may be involved is email inbox management, social media posting, blogging, photograph uploading and organizing, business errands, and so forth!

This position will start as an internship for the 2020 season, but it holds the long-term potential to become a team member year-round or for multiple seasons! The start date for this position would be April 2020 and would go through November 2020. 

Qualifications: 

-Professional, friendly demeanor

-Desire to serve and love others well  

-Naturally joyful and fun personality 

-Must not only be organized but also have a love for organization

-Excellent written and oral communication skills 

-Works well under pressure and in sometimes stressful circumstances 

-Love of logistics and timeline coordination 

-Available to work weekends and potentially some weeknights

-A natural eye, gift, and passion for the wedding industry

-An interest in photography and the desire to potentially learn more about the fundamentals of capturing images

-Punctual, responsible, and helpful, with a thorough understanding of what it means to represent an established, professional brand

-A great work ethic; a self-starter who takes initiative, works independently and problem-solves 

-The willingness to do whatever it takes to complete a job and contribute his/her share

-Familiar with social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Instagram + Pinterest, and has working knowledge of computers/smartphones (Bonus points for Mac & Apple products!)

-High emotional intelligence and social skills are required as we frequently work with brides, families, various corporate clients, vendors, and so forth

-Someone who values communication, feedback, challenges, and growth (personally and professionally!) 

-MUST love Chick-fil-A, dogs, and jamming to Taylor Swift (these are non-negotiable) 

Things you can expect from Hannah Bryerton Photography if you join our team: 

-How to serve clients in order to give them the best photographic experience possible

-A basic understanding of photography + lighting equipment, as well as the backend logistics of wedding photography (engagement sessions, communication, client gifting and experience, timeline generation and implementation, etc.)

-Maintaining and representing a personal brand 

-Marketing for small business, through communication, website development and social media

-How to contribute and interact with a small (yet wonderful!) team 

-Vendor relationships and networking within the industry

-What it takes to make weddings, sessions and editorial shoots successful 

-Constant feedback and encouragement 

Important Details: 

-This will be a position that is compatible with another part-time or full-time job. 

-This position does not include in-studio work but will require that you are available on Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays (for weddings) and some evenings (for sessions), team events, and regular meetings.

-This position does not include health insurance or benefits.

-You do not need to own your own photography equipment.

-The interview process will not be quick, but it will be effective. Please be prepared for multiple interviews upon application!

-The training process will be ongoing; because every event/wedding is different, each holds the potential for new lessons and ways to improve our processes!

-The potential for growth within this company is present, as well as the potential for multiple contracted years in this position. These opportunities for growth and extended contracts will be based on performance.

-There will be a non-compete agreement and contract involved with this position

-If the correct person for this position is not found, it will simply be left unfilled! Finding the perfect fit for our team is more important than simply filling the position.

Final Details: 

-The position will involve up to 10-15 hours of work on wedding weeks

-Training and assistant responsibilities will begin in April of 2020 and end in November 2020

-There is potential for increased hours during the busy season (June-September)

-Compensation is $12-15 per hour, based on experience 

-Majority of weddings will be in the Western NY or Northwestern PA area 

-Occasional overnight travel with our photography team may be required in some circumstances (one in which the wedding takes place 2+ hours outside of home office location) 

-To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this post and include your resume (cover letter optional!)

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2019, at 11:59 PM.  

One last note, which may potentially be the most important piece of information of all: I am hiring for this position based on character before talent. If you have any interest at all, please do not hesitate to apply! You never know what amazing opportunity could be waiting on the other side of this little application! 🙂 

After you have read the entirety of this blog post, feel free to apply at the link below! I am SO looking forward to hearing from you and truly cannot WAIT to find the newest member of our team!

XOXO,
Hannah Bryerton

To apply for this position, please fill out THIS FORM before December 31, 2019!