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Sales & Community Photography Intern (Paid + Commission)

Employer: Seroptics Corporation (West Hollywood, CA)Type: Internship, part-time, 10–20 hrs/week, flexible around classesLocation: On-site in West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Westside, with some remote work for webinarsPay: $20.25–$24.00/hr base (W-2 employee), plus commission bonuses.Additional compensation: Commission and Bonus

About SeropticsSeroptics is a Los Angeles photography and film studio run by founder and photographer Anthony Perlas. We shoot portraits, family and senior sessions, fashion, events and brand content. Our community campaign, Save Jupiter, uses photography, talks and live events to get people excited about science, space and building the future. It's in the spirit of "save the bees," but for the stars.

Direct hire by Seroptics, no clients/staffing. You are a Seroptics employee paid through payroll (W-2). You are not an independent contractor, and you never pay anything to join.

What you'll do- Introduce photography sessions to neighbors and local businesses neighbor by neighbor: storefront walk-ins, community boards, referrals and events. We follow city solicitation rules. There is no residential door-knocking without the required city permit.- Book and host client experiences: portrait brunches, mini-session days, open studios and in-person presentations.- Co-host Save Jupiter webinars and live talks on Zoom. You'll help with invites, run of show, Q&A and follow-up.- Follow up on leads in our CRM, set appointments, and close session bookings with a coach's support.- Help with event photo and video content for Seroptics social channels.

Pay and commission (in writing per CA Labor Code §2751)You earn your hourly base for every hour worked, including all training. On top of that, you earn a commission bonus on paid photography sales you originate:

Level 1, Intern: 15%Level 2, Lead: 20%Level 3, Team Captain: 25%

Commission is paid on the next payroll after the client pays. The full plan is in the signed commission agreement.

Training until you're readyWe run a paid 2-week starter program: product, pricing, consultative selling, event hosting, camera basics and compliance. After that you get ride-alongs and weekly coaching. You sell solo only once you pass a role-play check-off, and you keep coaching after that.

Leadership ladder (internal program titles)1. Intern. Complete training and the check-off.2. Lead. 4+ weeks active, 8 booked sessions, 90% show rate, and you've co-hosted 1 event.3. Team Captain. 25 booked sessions total, you've trained 2 interns, and you've hosted 2 events or webinars solo.4. Student Division VP / President / CEO. Chosen each term from Team Captains based on team results, peer and coach review, and a short plan presented to the founder. These leaders run the Seroptics Intern Sales Division: schedules, events, training.

Titles are internal program roles within the student intern division. They are not corporate officers, directors or owners of Seroptics Corporation, and they carry no equity or legal authority.

Skills we're looking forConfident with people, reliable, coachable, organized (Google Workspace / CRM), and comfortable presenting or speaking on camera. Photography, marketing or theater experience is a plus. Bilingual is a plus.

Criteria to avoid (not a fit)- You want commission-only or contractor work.- You can't commit 10+ hrs/week for 10 weeks.- You aren't comfortable talking to strangers or hosting.- You're under 18.

Requirements: 18+. Currently enrolled or a recent grad. Must be able to get to the Westside. U.S. work authorization is required. No sponsorship.

How to apply: Apply on Handshake with a resume. Optional: a 60-second intro video. Steps are a 15-minute phone screen, then a 30-minute interview with a role-play, then an offer within 1 week.