Home Staging Assistant

Rentquest LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rentquest LLC is seeking a motivated Home Staging Assistant in New York City. This part-time role focuses on hands-on preparation, installation, and debrief of residential staging projects across NYC.

You will support the design team, organize inventory, assist with deliveries, and help maintain a professional, collaborative work environment. Prior staging or interior design experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in home staging, interior design, moving, hospitality, or related field is a plus but not required.
• Strong interest in interiors, furniture, and design.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive about tasks.
• Able to work in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with furniture deliveries, installations, and staging projects.
• Organize furniture and accessories.
• Assist the design team with placing furniture, artwork, rugs, décor, and accessories.
• Prepare furniture and accessories for upcoming projects.
• Help maintain inventory organization and cleanliness.
• Organize and label inventory by item, size, color, and category.
• Inspect furniture and décor for damage and report issues.
• Assist with packing, wrapping, and storing items properly.
• Help with staging breakdowns and returns per project instructions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in client homes.
• Communicate effectively with the staging and design team.
• Take photos of completed installations and inventory as requested.
• Perform other staging, warehouse, and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Interiors interest

Organization

Reliability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

Home Staging Assistant

Location: New York City Employment Type: Part-time Industry: Home Staging & Interior Design

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and hardworking Home Staging Assistant to join our growing staging and design team. This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys interiors, design, organization, and working in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, detail‑oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will play an important role in preparing, installing, maintaining, and breaking down residential staging projects throughout NYC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with furniture deliveries, installations, and staging projects
• Organize furniture and accessories
• Assist the design team with placing furniture, artwork, rugs, décor, and accessories
• Prepare furniture and accessories for upcoming projects
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness of the inventory through our inventory manager
• Organize and label inventory by item, size, color, and category
• Inspect furniture and décor for damage or wear and report issues to management
• Assist with packing, wrapping, and properly storing furniture and accessories
• Help maintain staging inventory and ensure items are returned to their proper locations
• Assist with staging breakdowns and furniture returnsFollow project instructions and staging plans carefully
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude while working in client homes and properties
• Communicate effectively with the staging and design team
• Take photos of completed installations and inventory when requested
• Perform other staging, warehouse, and administrative tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in home staging, interior design, moving, hospitality, or a related field is a plus, but not required
• Strong interest in interiors, furniture, and design
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to take initiative
• Comfortable working in a physically active environment
• Able to travel throughout the tri‑state area
• Comfortable working in residential buildings, apartments, and homes throughout NYC
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must have a positive, can‑do attitude
• Ability to follow direction while also being proactive when something needs to be done

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, notices the small details, and understands that presentation and organization matter.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in the home staging, interior design, and real estate industries and grow with a company.

Why Join Our Team?

• Hands‑on experience in the home staging and design industry
• Opportunity to work on a variety of residential projects throughout NYC
• Exposure to interior design, furniture, real estate, and project management
• Opportunity for growth within a growing company
• Collaborative and creative work environment