Online Auction Curator: Estate Treasures, Flexible Hours

caring transitionsLa Mesa, CA

8 days ago

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

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About the role

Caring Transitions of La Mesaspecializes in assisting seniors through life’s most significant transitions. A cornerstone of our "White-Glove" service is our proprietary online auction platform, CTBids. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and tech-savvy Online Auction Specialistto help us unlock the value of our clients' estates. In this role, you aren't just "listing items"—you are a digital curator. You will use your eye for detail to showcase everything from everyday household goods to high-value collectibles, antiques, and fine art, ensuring every item finds its best new home.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Listing Creation: Develop compelling, high-converting auction listings on ourctbids.complatform. Expert Research & Photography: Conduct thorough research to identify the history and value of estate items. Take professional, high-quality photographs that highlight unique features, signatures, and condition. The "4 M’s" Standard: Ensure every auction lot title and description is precise, error-free, and includes the 4 M’s: Measurements, Material, Movement, and Markings. On-Site Curation: Visit client homes throughout La Mesa, Del Cerro, and Tierrasantato identify, sort, and prepare marketable items for sale. Inventory Mastery: Manage the flow of items from discovery to final cataloging, maintaining a "Strategic Mindset" to meet project deadlines.
Requirements: Hospitality Mindset: Exceptional customer service skills and a professional, compassionate demeanor when working in client homes. Integrity & Reliability: Strong character and the ability to work independently or as part of a high-energy team. Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and remain comfortable working in varied environments (including cluttered or dusty spaces). Physical Capability: Ability to handle tasks including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Tech Proficiency: Access to a smartphone and computer; ability to quickly learn theCTBidsplatform. Mobile & Professional: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.
Pay Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, with potential for increased hours during high-volume weeks.
Schedule: 5–8 hour shifts, primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays as projects require.
Benefits: Flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work with unique, high-value assets across San Diego.

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$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Experience level

Senior

Location

La Mesa, CA

Occupation

Curators

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