Photography Profit Share Position
19 days ago
Albany
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Company parties, • Flexible schedule, • Profit sharing POSITION OVERVIEW Higher Ground Integrated Human Services (IHS), Inc. is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial Photographer to operate and grow our on-site photography studio while teaching Beginner Photography Classes. This is a profit-share opportunity, ideal for a photographer who wants access to studio space, built-in marketing support, and a platform to generate income through classes, sessions, and studio use — without the overhead of owning a studio. This role is not employment. It is a business partnership-style contract where the photographer collects revenue and pays a percentage as a facility and studio usage fee. COMPENSATION STRUCTURE (PROFIT-SHARE) • Photographer retains 60% of all gross photography-related revenue, • Higher Ground retains 40% as a Studio & Facility Rental Fee, • Photographer collects all payments directly, • No income cap — earnings scale with class attendance and bookings Revenue sources may include: • Beginner photography classes, • Private photography sessions, • Studio photo shoots, • Workshops or themed sessions, • Portfolio-building sessions KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Photography Instruction • Design and teach Beginner Photography Classes (camera basics, composition, lighting, settings, etc.), • Lead small group classes and hands-on sessions, • Create a welcoming, supportive learning environment, • Set class schedules in coordination with Higher Ground Studio Operations • Operate and maintain the photography studio during scheduled use, • Ensure studio is clean, organized, and ready for sessions, • Manage studio time usage efficiently, • Follow all facility rules and shared space expectations Creative & Business Development • Develop class offerings, workshops, or session packages, • Assist with promotional content (photos, flyers, sample work), • Collaborate with Higher Ground on scheduling and marketing, • Build a consistent presence that attracts repeat clients and students REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Photography experience (professional or advanced hobbyist), • Strong understanding of camera fundamentals (DSLR or mirrorless), • Ability to teach beginners clearly and patiently, • Comfortable working with diverse age groups and skill levels, • Reliable, organized, and professional, • Entrepreneurial mindset — motivated by profit share, not hourly pay PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Teaching, mentoring, or workshop experience, • Studio photography experience, • Familiarity with lighting equipment and basic studio setups, • Social media or portfolio showcasing photography work INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS • This is a contractor role, • Photographer is responsible for:, • Collecting payments, • Managing their own taxes, • Providing basic equipment unless otherwise agreed, • Photographer may not represent themselves as an employee of Higher Ground WHAT HIGHER GROUND PROVIDES • Access to photography studio space, • Scheduling coordination, • Marketing and promotional support, • Booking infrastructure (if applicable), • A built-in audience for classes and creative programming, • Opportunity to scale income without studio overhead IDEAL CANDIDATE This role is perfect for someone who: • Loves photography and teaching, • Wants studio access without long-term lease costs, • Is ready to grow their brand through classes and sessions, • Prefers profit potential over hourly pay HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit: • A brief introduction, • Photography portfolio or sample work (link or files), • Description of the beginner photography class they would like to teach