Contractor (1099) - Buffalo, NY

Relocity, Inc.; Town of Hamburg (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Relocity, Inc. is seeking an independent Relocation Consultant (1099 Contractor) to deliver high-touch relocation services to employees and families as they transition to a new city.

You’ll serve as a local expert, guiding housing, schools, transportation, neighborhoods, and lifestyle choices while coordinating with vendors and client teams. This role offers remote and in-person engagements within your local area, requiring strong self-management, excellent communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have at least 5 years of residency in Buffalo with extensive knowledge of the local rental market, education system, and local registration processes.
• Must own a reliable, registered, and insured 4-door vehicle with a valid driver's license.
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends.
• Prior relocation or moving assistance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-touch relocation services to employees and families.
• Act as a knowledgeable local resource for housing, neighborhoods, and local lifestyle considerations.
• Conduct housing and school research, including rental market insights.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to support the client experience.
• Document key updates and interactions to support continuity of service.

Job description

Relocity is reimagining the global mobility experience. We enable enterprises to attract, retain, and engage talent globally through our unique blend of mobility software solutions and high-touch destination services. Our personalized digital transferee experience accommodates all mobile talent and is enabled by our AI-driven native mobile app and workforce mobility platform. Our core values drive us to focus on our customers, innovation, integrity, and excellence. Relocity serves thousands of cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.relocity.com.

What Relocity is Doing

Relocity is reimagining the global mobility experience. We enable enterprises to attract, retain, and engage talent globally through our unique blend of mobility software solutions and high-touch destination services. Our personalized digital transferee experience accommodates all mobile talent and is enabled by our AI-driven native mobile app and workforce mobility platform. Our core values drive us to focus on our customers, innovation, integrity, and excellence. Relocity serves thousands of cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.relocity.com.

Services You’ll Provide…

As a Relocation Consultant (1099 Contractor), you will deliver high-touch, client-facing relocation services to employees and their families as they transition into a new city. You will act as a knowledgeable local resource, offering tailored guidance and hands-on support across key aspects of the relocation experience.

This opportunity is structured around individual client engagements, with service needs varying based on market activity and client demand. Services are delivered both remotely and in-person within your local area, depending on the nature of each engagement.

Success in this role requires strong local expertise, a consultative mindset, and the ability to independently manage multiple client engagements while delivering a seamless, high-quality experience.

How You’ll Deliver Value…

• Build trusted relationships with relocating employees by understanding their needs, preferences, and priorities.


• Provide guidance on neighborhoods, transportation, and local lifestyle considerations.


• Conduct housing and school research, including rental market insights, commute considerations, and general suitability.


• Support clients with local orientation and navigation of common relocation logistics.


• Curate personalized recommendations for dining, social, cultural, and lifestyle activities.


• Deliver tailored insights and recommendations using your local expertise and available tools.


• Facilitate area tours (virtual or in-person), offering real-time perspective and context.


• Communicate with clients through phone, email, video, and/or in-person interactions.


• Coordinate with relevant vendors, partners, or service providers as needed to support the client experience.


• Manage multiple client engagements independently, ensuring organization and follow-through.


• Document key updates and interactions to support continuity of service.

What Enables Success in This Role…

• Established presence in Atlanta, with strong knowledge of local neighborhoods, housing, and lifestyle offerings.


• Experience in a client-facing, service-oriented capacity (e.g., relocation services, real estate, hospitality, concierge services, mobility, or similar).


• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Professional judgment and discretion when supporting clients through complex or high-touch situations.


• Familiarity with local service providers, vendors, or community networks is a strong advantage.


• Prior experience relocating individuals or clients is preferred.

What Past Experience and Current Skills Will Enable Your Success In This Role?

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.


• Must have at least 5 years of residency in Buffalo with extensive knowledge of the local rental market, education system, and local registration processes.


• Must own (not rent) a reliable, registered, and insured 4-door vehicle with a valid driver's license, as the role involves driving clients for area tours and rental searches.


• Must be flexible and available to work weekends.


• Friendly, outgoing personality, strong customer service orientation, and problem-solving abilities.


• Must be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.


• Prior personal or professional relocation or moving assistance experience is preferred, but not required.

Education and/or Technology Requirement

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree (or equivalent) preferred


• Extensive experience with technology tools such as Microsoft Office, Google GSuite, and CRM systems


• Must have a laptop, smartphone, and reliable internet connection

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Nature of Engagement

This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity. Contractors are engaged on a per-assignment basis, with service volume varying by client demand and market activity. There is no guarantee of ongoing or minimum volume of work. Contractors maintain discretion over how services are delivered, in alignment with client needs and engagement expectations. Contractors are responsible for maintaining any required licenses, insurance, or local compliance applicable to their services.

Additional Considerations

Strong familiarity with the local market is essential to delivering a high-quality client experience. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals already operating in a client-facing or service-based capacity within their local market. Compensation varies based on location, scope, and complexity of each engagement

Pay range: $30 - $35

Relocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Relocity will only employ those who are legally authorized to work.