Photographer

Photographer Job Description

Reports To:                  Photography Manager                      

FLSA Status:                 Part time hourly, non-exempt

Prepared By:               HR Director

Prepared Date:            3/13/25          

Compensation:            $14.81 per hour commission

About Us: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad carries over 200,000 guests from around the world through Colorado's Royal Gorge. Our focus is on providing an outstanding, safe, and consistently fantastic experience across all touch points while on property and onboard the train. The Royal Gorge Route employs up to approximately 300 staff members during peak seasons, with about 75 on duty at any one time. Our train consist currently supports up to 800 passengers per run, and includes several dome cars, classic dining cars, bar cars, coach cars and open-air cars -- all of which are supported by onboard kitchens and full bars, as well as a scratch-cooking commissary kitchen, ticketing operation and retail experience in the Santa Fe Depot.

We love Colorado and we care about our team members and our guests. That’s why the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is 100% smoke-free, inside and out. No smoking of any kind is allowed on any Royal Gorge Route Railroad properties or sister properties, including all Railroad property, on the train, at Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, the Royal Gorge Mansion or the Royal Gorge Route Inns. We do not provide additional “smoke breaks” for any staff member beyond what is legally required.  In addition, any staff member that smokes on a designated break, must not have any scents of smoke on clothing, hair and/or breath. Any staff member scene smoking or vaping on company owned property or the train will be subject to immediate termination.

Being a smoke-free environment for guests and a smoke-free workplace for staff ensures we uphold our customer promise - to provide a world class experience. It also means we uphold our employee promise - to provide a healthy, professional, clean atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. 

Summary: As a photographer, you’ll be taking souvenir photos of guests before they board the train. The position will also be responsible for selling photo folios on board the train during morning, afternoon and evening departures.

Essential Functions

·         Greet guests and guide them through photo tent

·         Coordinate group photos

·         Engage guests and conduct transactions of souvenir photos

·         Greet guests and provide assistance at point of sale

·         Process payments (cash or electronic)

·         Package and prepare photographs and other items for guests

·         Set up and prepare photo stations prior to boarding

·         Receive and verify banks for handling cash

·         Other duties as assigned by management

Education/Minimum Requirements

·         No photo experience required

·         No minimum education requirements

Skills/Aptitudes

·         Customer service oriented

·         Strong selling skills

·         Money handling skills

·         Organizational skills

·         Strong computer skills

·         Ability to present a professional and high quality image to our guests

Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions

·         Work is primarily done outside in a variety of weather conditions

·         95% of the work is done standing

·         Employees should be able to speak, read and write in English

·         Employees will be required to type, grip, walk, kneel, lift and climb steps

Existing tattoos are to be covered so they are not visible while on duty.

·         Jewelry should be limited and not detract from a professional appearance or interfere with job performance. The following guidelines have been established:

o   Rings may be worn on no more than two (2) fingers per hand.  

o   Employees may wear a maximum of two (2) pairs of earrings on the ear lobe only, of a style not exceeding 1/2” in diameter or 1” in length.

·         Nose rings, tongue rings, gauges, cartilage piercing or other visible forms of body modification are prohibited.

·         Hair should be clean, combed, and neatly trimmed. Shaggy, uncombed hair is not permissible. Unnatural colors or extreme hairstyles are not tolerated. For safety and health reasons employees with long hair must keep their hair pulled back, or restrained, with the exception of those who work in an office setting.

Salary : $15