The Downsizers LLC
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
The Downsizers has an additional offering, The Consignors, which serves as a clearinghouse for our clients household items as they go through the downsizing process. The Consignors is an online estate auction business, located in Chapel Hill, NC.
This is a tremendous opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing demographic challenge which is the amount of belongings coming out of estates, and finding ways to both sell and re-home items.
This candidate should have an interest in vintage, antiques and collectible items. They should also have an interest in sustainability and the fundamental re-use of items.
This candidate should exude both respect and empathy for the senior population and enjoy working collaboratively with a joyous, compassionate, creative and ethical team of critical thinkers. Our culture is steeped in a unique combination of compassion, collaboration, trust, critical thinking, joy, and providing exceptional customer service and experience. The "right" candidate should embrace this culture.
Do you love Antiques Roadshow? Do you have multiple collections? Do you love estate sales? Are you stellar at researching items? Do you do eBay or Etsy on the “side”? Then, The Consignors may be the perfect fit for you.
Summary: Responsible for researching and developing accurate descriptions of anything you might find in a household (jewelry, pottery, kitchenware, collectibles, art/sculpture, coins, furniture and much more) for upcoming auction catalogs. Must be knowledgeable of the value of items and be able to assess how to prioritize items.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Education and/or Experience:
Must pass a background check and be insurable and bondable.
Skills & Abilities:
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $17/hour to start with potential for increases
Part-time position, flexible scheduling
Matching 401(k) Plan
Paid Volunteer Opportunity towards Community Service
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits offered to employees that average 30+ hours per week
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