Auction Cataloguer

Company 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. 

Job Description

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:

• Create catalog descriptions of items for upcoming auctions
• Research to gather basic factual information for descriptions effectively
• Determine appropriate venue for item(s) as we have multiple channels (eBay, other auction houses, on-line marketplaces, our auctions)
• Use available tools to make quick and accurate descriptions of items
• Processes incoming consignments accurately and efficiently, including:
  • Opening packages
  • Labeling and verifying the contents of packages
  • Item photography may be necessary (via phone and/or digital SLR)
• Able to lift boxes of material up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the business. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Apple equipment (iPhone, iPad, and Mac).
• Preferred: Familiarity with antiques, art, jewelry, decorative home items, collectibles, and auction industry. 
• eCommerce/eBay/Etsy/Shopify experience helpful

Must pass a background check and be insurable and bondable.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent writing and/or cataloging skills
• Strong research skills in a high-production environment
• An inquisitive, research-oriented mind
• The ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Must be able to focus on repetitive tasks for periods of time. 

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $17/hour to start with potential for increases

• Part-time position, flexible scheduling

• Paid Training

• Matching 401(k) Plan

• Paid Volunteer Opportunity towards Community Service

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits offered to employees that average 30+ hours per week