What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate Sale & Senior Relocation Assistant - Part-Time, Great Neck/Queens position at Caring Transitions?
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Before You Apply — Please Read
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About Us
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Caring Transitions of Great Neck helps elderly clients and their families through some of life's most significant transitions — downsizing from a long-time home, resettling into a new one, or clearing out a home after the loss of a loved one. We manage relocations, conduct online auctions and estate sales, and perform compassionate, professional clean-outs.
We are part of Caring Transitions, a national franchise with over 400 locations and the largest senior relocation company in the country. Our Great Neck team is small, hands-on, and genuinely proud of the work we do.
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What You'll Do
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HOURS & SCHEDULE
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Part-time, variable hours, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Shifts are generally 10am–3pm and will not exceed 6 hours. Flexible scheduling — you choose which shifts work for you. No minimum hour commitment. Shifts become available as jobs are sold.
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Requirements
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What We Look For
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WHY THIS JOB MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU
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Join our team in Great Neck and help give peace of mind to elderly clients and their families.
Before You Apply — Please Read
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- This job requires your own reliable car. Work takes place at clients' homes across Great Neck, Queens, and surrounding areas — not at a central office.
- This is a part-time role. Shifts generally run Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm, with occasional Saturdays.
- There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours. Shifts become available as jobs are sold. That being said, we are BUSY!
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About Us
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Caring Transitions of Great Neck helps elderly clients and their families through some of life's most significant transitions — downsizing from a long-time home, resettling into a new one, or clearing out a home after the loss of a loved one. We manage relocations, conduct online auctions and estate sales, and perform compassionate, professional clean-outs.
We are part of Caring Transitions, a national franchise with over 400 locations and the largest senior relocation company in the country. Our Great Neck team is small, hands-on, and genuinely proud of the work we do.
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What You'll Do
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- Sort and organize household belongings for packing, moving, selling, donation, or disposal
- Pack and carefully box household items for moves
- Unpack and resettle clients in their new home — putting away clothing, linens, kitchen and bathroom items, making the bed, connecting the TV, hanging pictures, and helping recreate the comfort of their old home
- Assist with estate sale and online auction preparation:
- Grouping items into lots
- Staging and photographing items
- Writing lot descriptions and uploading to our CTBids.com auction platform
- Managing auction pickups and in-person estate sales
- Packing and shipping purchased items to winning bidders
- Light cleaning, including sweeping and vacuuming
- Interacting with clients and their families with patience and care
HOURS & SCHEDULE
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Part-time, variable hours, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Shifts are generally 10am–3pm and will not exceed 6 hours. Flexible scheduling — you choose which shifts work for you. No minimum hour commitment. Shifts become available as jobs are sold.
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Requirements
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- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
- Comfortable driving in NYC boroughs and parallel parking (parking is reimbursed)
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly and be on your feet for a full shift
- Able to climb stairs and work in occasionally dusty or cluttered environments (N95 masks and gloves are provided)
- Smartphone required (used for scheduling, time-keeping, project management, and auction photography)
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Must consent to background and driving record checks
What We Look For
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- Patience, empathy, and compassion — we work with a vulnerable clientele going through difficult times
- Maturity and life experience — it genuinely helps in this role
- Reliability and integrity
- Good attention to detail
- A team player who collaborates well with others
- Comfortable speaking with clients and their families
- Self-motivated and willing to learn
WHY THIS JOB MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU
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- No experience required — we provide full on-the-job training
- Meaningful work: you're reducing stress for families in some of their hardest moments
- Flexible scheduling that fits around your life
- Supportive, encouraging management
- Interesting and varied work — no two jobs or days are alike
- Advancement opportunities as the business grows
Join our team in Great Neck and help give peace of mind to elderly clients and their families.