Child Wrangler (Variable Hour) - Portland, OR

Provide Support. Maintain Order. Prioritize Safety.
If you're confident working with children and can contribute to a smooth production flow, we'd love to hear from you.

About Straub Collaborative

Straub Collaborative is a leading creative production studio specializing in high-volume eCommerce photography and visual content for global brands. Our teams operate in a fast-paced studio environment where creativity, technical precision, and collaboration drive the production of world-class imagery.

We are seeking a reliable and engaging Child Wrangler to support on-set activities during photo shoots in our Portland studio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a safe, comfortable, and positive environment for child talent, assisting with on-set coordination, and helping maintain a smooth and efficient workflow in alignment with client standards.
What You'll Do

• Supervise and support child models throughout the shoot, always ensuring their safety and well-being
• Keep children engaged, cooperative, and at ease between and during shoots
• Assist in guiding children into positions or actions as directed by the photographer or creative team
• Foster a positive, calm, and playful on-set environment
• Coordinate with parents/guardians, stylists, and production staff to manage schedules, breaks, and individual needs
• Support wardrobe changes and transitions as needed
• Monitor energy levels and assist with snacks, hydration, and rest breaks
• Adapt quickly to changing production needs and varying child behaviors

What You Bring

• Prior experience supporting photo or video productions, with an understanding of on-set workflows, pacing, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs
• Background in early childhood education, childcare, performance, or child development, with a strong understanding of age-appropriate behavior, communication styles, and engagement techniques
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and manage children through creative approaches such as games, storytelling, and interactive activities, while maintaining structure and focus in a production environment

Technical Skills

• Prior experience working with children (e.g., on-set, childcare, education, camp counseling)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving
• Ability to follow direction and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Must hold a current child and adult CPR/First Aid certification and/or other relevant childcare certifications
• Reliable, punctual, and professional

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the set for extended periods of time
• Comfortable bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor to engage with children at their level
• Ability to lift or assist small children (up to approximately 30-40 lbs) when necessary
• Capable of maintaining energy and attentiveness throughout long or active shoot days
• Comfortable working in a dynamic production environment, which may include varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and indoor/outdoor settings

Work Environment

• Fast-paced e-commerce production studio
• On-set and warehouse environment
• Work performed under active production lighting and shoot conditions

Additional Requirements

• Must be local to the Portland area or able to commute
• Flexible schedule based on production needs