Team Lead at Caring Transitions of Evanston & Skokie
About The Position
Caring Transitions Evanston & Skokie is seeking a responsible, compassionate, and detail-oriented Team Lead who has a heart for service and enjoys being innovative and creative. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll lead small teams helping seniors and their families through downsizing, relocating, estate cleanouts, and settling estates with compassion and respect. You’ll help organize and clean out homes, prepare clients for moves, and research, photograph, and describe interesting items—including antiques, fine art, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, and vintage décor—for sale on CTBIDS.com, our online auction platform. Every project is different. One day you may uncover a hidden treasure, and the next you may help a senior unpack and settle comfortably into their new home. This is meaningful work where you can see the difference you’ve made for a family at the end of the day.
Requirements
- Dependable, organized, compassionate, creative, and comfortable taking the lead.
- Able to communicate clearly, solve problems, keep a small team focused, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-moving environment.
- Comfortable lifting and moving household items.
- Comfortable being on their feet throughout a shift.
- Comfortable working in homes, garages, basements, storage units, and senior communities.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in antiques, thrifting, estate sales, collectibles, art, resale, or vintage items.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Previous moving experience.
- Previous estate sale experience.
- Previous retail experience.
- Previous organizing experience.
- Previous customer-service experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site direction, delegate responsibilities, keep projects organized, and ensure work is completed efficiently and with care.
- Sort belongings into items to sell, donate, dispose of, or relocate to the client's new home.
- Photograph items to showcase their condition, details, and appeal to buyers on CTBIDS.com.
- Research antiques, collectibles, artwork, furniture, jewelry, vintage pieces, and other household items.
- Assist with lotting, photographing, measuring, researching, and writing accurate auction descriptions.
- Serve as sales staff, cashier, or Team Lead during in-person estate sales as needed.
- Work directly with clients while treating their homes, belongings, and memories with dignity and respect.
- Help clients pack for moves, unpack at their new residence, organize living spaces, and create a comfortable new home.
- Help ensure homes are cleared, organized, and ready for the client's next step.
Benefits
- Eligible for 401(k) benefits after one year of employment.
- Opportunity for additional hours based on project volume and availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
