Job Description

Openings available for honest, hardworking individuals to assist with setups and sales. Must be able to work on your feet most of the day in our fast paced environment and have reliable transportation as locations vary weekly.

At Caring Transitions we’ve earned, undeniably, an amazing reputation among downsizers, executors, attorneys and clergy, because we set the bar high – in competence and integrity. This appraiser - owned franchise is known for paying close attention to detail when identifying the contents of an estate and creating eye-catching displays. This is what sets us apart from our competitors. We often start with a neglected, unorganized house and transform it into a creatively organized sale. We do this in a matter of days using the entire contents of the estate and our display equipment. Great people are the reason for our success throughout the past 16 years. Are you able to bring 100% everyday?

Company qualifications include:

• Strong work ethic
• Quick learner
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work on your feet most of the day
• Comfortable in fast paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Honest & trustworthy
• Self-motivated
• Must have reliable transportation as locations vary weekly

We are looking for great people to fill several positions including:

• Donations & Cleanout Associate (Part-time positions available)
• Set-up Specialist (Part-time with Full-time potential)
• Sales Associate (Part-time – Fridays, Saturdays, occasional Sundays)

Support Staff (Part-time and Full-time positions available)

This position is responsible for unloading and reloading our cargo van of equipment that’s used to display our client’s lifetime of memories. They provide assistance at setups with furniture, table and lighting placement, as well as learn general decluttering and displaying of garages, workshops and basements. The individual may also assist at estate sales and perform various support duties as requested. Due to these responsibilities, this position does require the individual to be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Most team members start in this role due to the importance of this position and to better understand our industry. You will be trained and expected to perform these tasks to the best of your ability prior to moving on to an advanced position.

Setup Specialist (Part-time with Full-time potential)

This talented team is responsible for sorting, decluttering, cleaning and displaying the contents of each estate. They create and price our well-organized, eye-catching displays. Tasks include setup of all equipment – including tables, risers, lighting and other display equipment. These individuals learn to price common household items and finish through the project by working the estate sale days to sell the contents in the home. They also assist with the breakdown of equipment at the end of the sale. Individual must be willing to expand their identification and pricing knowledge through self-education. From this position, advancement to Project Lead/Pricing Specialist is possible.

Desired qualifications for a Setup Specialist include a love of all things vintage, creative flair and the familiarity of the resale world.

Sales Associate (Part-time – Friday, Saturday, occassional Sundays)

This team assists staff in producing a successful sale. Position includes greeting customers, answering questions and negotiating larger ticket items. They are also responsible for breaking down company equipment at the end of a sale. To fill this role, we’re looking for an assertive individual with superior customer service.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Barrington, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person