Herschend Family Entertainment Co.
Herschend Family Entertainment Co. is hiring: Newport Aquarium Souvenir Photogra
Herschend Family Entertainment Co., Newport, KY, US, 41072
Overview Job Category: Merchandise
Requisition Number: NEWPO007267
Location: On-site, Part-Time
Posted: September 15, 2025
Rate: 12 USD per hour
Locations Perform, adhere to, and implement all Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and memorable guest experience.
Maintain a positive attitude and clean appearance.
Approach guests and offer photo services in a friendly and engaging manner.
Work with other team members/departments of Newport Aquarium to ensure effective communications.
Maintain appropriate guest and fellow host relations, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
Delivers high quality images to guests, accurately setting camera settings prior to shooting photos.
Ensures assigned photo location is stocked, clean, prepared and organized.
Must be self-motivated, work independently, as well as with a team.
Must maintain a willingness and ability to learn and perform all job functions, including sales and up-selling.
Contribute to a work environment that is satisfying, enjoyable and energetic.
Responsible for proper cash handling and maintaining PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.
Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior cash handling and point of sale experience is a plus.
Must have strong public speaking skills and the ability to read, write and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
Must be able to think clearly, react quickly, and calmly to changes and/or stressful situations.
Previous guest service or retail experience preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends and/or evenings and holidays.
REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, ascend/descend floors, bend, reach, and stoop.
No history of allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
Physical strength, including the ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
24 hours of sick PTO annually
Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
Training and development
Newport Aquarium, one of the properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, emphasizes core values and guest experiences. GrowU program details at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU
Newport Aquarium, one of the properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.
Qualifications Skills Preferred Up-Selling Some Knowledge
Point of Sales Some Knowledge
Some Knowledge
Behaviors Preferred Team Player Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest :
Motivations Preferred Flexibility Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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