Auction Inventory Cataloger

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals•Anchorage, AK

92d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Auction Cataloger, your work is essential: you document the valuable items APAA has been entrusted with, using your photographs, descriptions, and attention to detail to set the stage for every auction. You help potential bidders see, understand, and trust each item.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
Photography experience or training (1 year preferred, not strictly required).
Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Workspace.
Valid Alaska driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background & reference check.
Experience with a digital camera or smartphone camera.
Strong time estimation skills, delivering on schedule.
Acute eye for detail, shape, color, texture, and form.
Solid communication skills, internally and externally.
Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Positive, solution-focused attitude.
Ability to lift to 50 lbs independently and heavier items via team lift.
The capability to stand or sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with camera stands, tripods, and handhelds, but not required.
Knowledge of lighting and photographic techniques.

Responsibilities

Check the APAA Catalogers Communications Chat for lot assignments and daily instructions.
Coordinate with the Cataloging Manager when questions or issues arise.
Set up your photography workspace: gather tools, accessories, and prepare the studio.
Move inventory from the intake staging area to the photography station.
Photograph a high volume of items following APAA standards for clarity, color, and scale.
Optimize exposure, lighting, color balance, detail, focus, and accuracy.
Capture proof marks, serial numbers, signatures, unique features, and any damage; use scale references when needed.
Write accurate, complete, and fair condition descriptions in our auction management software.
Open, repackage, and prepare items efficiently.
Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe.
Follow protocols for returning and storing camera phones, tools, and accessories.
Record vital inventory-control data accurately and consistently.
Work with alertness and attention to safety at all times.
Occasionally travel off-site to catalog items at clients’ estates or liquidation locations.
Other duties and projects as assigned.