Downsizing Lead

caringtransitionscareers; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $25.00/hour starting pay based on experience

Variety of client jobs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Caring Transitions Fredericksburg is seeking a Downsizing Team Lead to manage a team for downsizing, moving, and resettling services for seniors. The role requires strong supervisory skills and experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing household item organization and collaborating with other team leads to ensure smooth operations. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and experience working with older adults is preferred. The position offers up to $25.00/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Must be well organized and communicate effectively.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience with older adults is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organizing and sorting of household items.
• Collaborate with Moving Team Lead for timely packing and unpacking.
• Monitor safety procedures and provide training to team members.
• Represent management when addressing client concerns.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tech skills

Job description

DOWNSIZING TEAM LEAD

Caring Transitions Fredericksburg provides downsizing, moving, resettling, and online estate liquidation services for seniors and their families throughout the Fredericksburg area. Our services are compassionately tailored to meet customers’ specific needs and desired outcomes.

You are a good fit if:

• You are highly energetic, organized and can multi‑task.
• You get satisfaction from doing meaningful work.
• You are compassionate and enjoy working with older adults.
• You are a hard worker and enjoy variety in your workday.
• You take pride in being honest and trustworthy.

As the Downsizing Team Lead you will (including, but not limited to):

• Lead the team in the organizing and sorting of household items for liquidation (i.e., sale, donation, recycle and discard), and resettlement (organize, pack, unpack and finalize).
• Lead the team with identifying items that will be liquidated via our online sales.
• Lead the donation process.
• Collaborate with Moving Team Lead to ensure organization of goods, packing and unpacking of goods and resettling is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all downsizing tools and supplies are properly maintained, replaced, and ready for each job site.
• Be a working supervisor – manage others while working on your own assignment.
• Set the example for team members – no matter how difficult the job.
• Monitor/reinforce safety procedures and provide quality control and training of team members.
• Assess value of goods when determining the allocation of goods (donate, recycle, or discard).
• As appropriate, represent Caring Transitions management when responding to client concerns and questions.
• In partnership with the owner, manage client expectations throughout the entire process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements (including, but not limited to):

• Must have a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple work activities at the same time with different deadlines.
• Well organized and effectively communicates with team members and clients.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable source of transportation.
• Able to lead a team in a fast‑paced and unique work environment.
• Experience working with older adults is a plus.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive client information.
• Must have a smart phone and good tech skills for project management app and other tools.
• Must be able to stand and work for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Pass a background check.

Benefits for You:

• Up to $25.00/hour starting pay based on experience
  • This is a PT‑FT position; minimum of 25 hours a week.
• Variety – no 2 client jobs are the same!
• Working with a fun team – we foster a collaborative environment, so that our employees are passionate about the work we do.
• Work location – greater Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties.