AAQ - Photo Team Member

Join our dynamic Imaging team and help create lasting memories for Adventure Aquarium visitors! As a Photo Team Member, you’ll specialize in capturing and selling souvenir photographs, offering a fast-paced, high-energy experience. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in high-volume environments and take pride in providing friendly, helpful service. If you enjoy engaging with people and working in an exciting setting, we’d love to have you on our team! Candidates must have full weekend availability.

What you’ll do

• Greet guests and encourage participation in souvenir photo opportunities  

• Utilize photography equipment, technology, and techniques to capture professional quality photos  

• Provide fast, friendly, and professional guest service at all times  

• Perform all functions of the photography point-of-sale (POS) system and register operations  

• Assist guests with product and photo package inquiries 

• Efficiently process credit card, debit card, and mobile payment transactions  

• Ensure accurate and appropriate use of photography, retail, and POS systems technology  

• Verify electronic payment authorizations and process digital returns as needed 

• Maintain compliance with company policies regarding payment processing, data security, and handling of customer payment information  

• Assist with gift shop operations including stocking merchandise, organizing displays, replenishing product, completing reshops, and maintaining cleanliness 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing department, including personal work areas  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma, preferred but not required 

• Ability to work weekends and holidays 

• 6 months – 1-year customer service experience preferred but not required 

• Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual 

• Cash handling experience 

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check 

• Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with the ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment. 

• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances 

• Ability to work in all weather conditions 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 

Who You Are

You are someone who strives for excellence in all you do. You are friendly and communicate well with all levels of employees. You are excited about joining a company that operates as a team, all working together to achieve the same company goals.

What you’ll get

• Hourly rate of $16.00
• Profit Sharing
• Up to 100% paid tuition through GROW U program
• NJ Sick Time
• Free admission & General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends
• Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available
• 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors

About us:

As a Herschend Family Entertainment property, Adventure Aquarium is in the business of creating memories worth repeating by greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and seeking constant improvement. Stewardship, guest satisfaction, and team member satisfaction are our core areas of focus. We aim to be a great place to work for great people by leading with patience, kindness, humility, respect, unselfishness, forgiveness, truthfulness, and trust. Together, we will create emotional connections that will last a lifetime!

Adventure Aquarium, A Herschend Family Entertainment Property, maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. Herschend is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions or transfers, layoffs, recalls, terminations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.