Souvenir Photographer
Turn Smiles Into Souvenirs in the Heart of the Smoky Mountains
Imagine spending your American summer surrounded by neon lights, mountain views, and thousands of happy travelers – all while getting paid to take photos. Hollywood Pictures at Loco Burro, located at 735 Parkway in the buzzing center of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is looking for outgoing university students to join the team as Souvenir Photographers for the Work & Travel USA program.
This is one of those jobs you’ll be talking about for years: great pay, guaranteed hours, tips on top, and a front-row seat to one of the most visited tourist towns in the United States.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting guests with energy and a smile as they arrive at the attraction
- Taking fun, creative souvenir photos of families, couples, and groups
- Encouraging guests to pose, laugh, and enjoy the moment (yes, being a little silly is part of the job!)
- Editing and printing photo packages using professional equipment – full training provided
- Presenting photo products to guests and completing sales at the photo counter
- Keeping the photo area clean, organized, and welcoming
- Working as part of an international team to deliver an unforgettable guest experience
Why Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most visited national park in America. The main strip, Parkway, is packed with arcades, mini-golf, candy shops, aerial trams, moonshine tastings, and live music. On your days off you can hike to waterfalls, ride the SkyBridge, explore Ober Mountain, or take the short drive to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood.
It’s a small, safe, walkable mountain town with a huge international Work & Travel community – you’ll meet students from all over the world within your first week.
Job Details
- Position: Souvenir Photographer
- Employer: Hollywood Pictures at Loco Burro, 735 Parkway 1
- Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Industry: Hospitality / Tourism & Attractions
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Tips: Yes – additional earnings on top of your hourly wage
- Season: Summer to Fall
What You Get
- Competitive $15/hour rate – above the local average for student positions
- Extra income from tips
- Stable 40-hour weeks throughout the season
- A long Summer-to-Fall placement, meaning more weeks of earning and more time to travel
- Full on-the-job training in photography, editing, and guest service
- Real customer service and sales experience for your CV
- A fun, social workplace with music, tourists, and constant good vibes
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel documents
- Conversational to good English – you’ll be talking with guests all day
- An outgoing, energetic personality and a genuine smile
- Comfortable standing and working on your feet during busy shifts
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (peak tourist times)
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Photography experience is a bonus – but enthusiasm matters more, training is provided
Ready to Apply?
Spots for Gatlinburg fill up fast every season. If you want a summer of mountain adventures, new friendships, solid earnings, and thousands of photos (including your own), apply now for the Souvenir Photographer position at Hollywood Pictures at Loco Burro.
About Tennessee
Tennessee's Smoky Mountains and towns like Gatlinburg buzz with resorts, music and attractions. Students work in mountain resorts, hotels and restaurants in one of the South's most popular getaways.
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