Online Auction & Listing Specialist - Estate Sales

caringtransitionscareers; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work with high-value assets

Job summary

Caring Transitions of La Mesa is seeking a detail-oriented Online Auction Specialist to curate listings and drive value on CTBids. You will craft compelling listings, perform item research, and photograph estate items for sale across La Mesa and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates bring a focus on customer service, reliability, and the ability to work independently in client homes. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to handle unique assets from San Diego area estates.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset with exceptional customer service and a compassionate demeanor.
• Integrity & reliability; ability to work independently or in a high-energy team.
• Resilience to thrive in fast-paced settings and varied environments.
• Physical capability to stand, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Tech proficiency; access to smartphone and computer and quick CTBids adoption.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Listing Creation: develop compelling auction listings on ct bdi s platform.
• Expert Research & Photography: research item history and value; take high-quality photos highlighting features, signatures, and condition.
• The 4 M’s: ensure titles and descriptions include Measurements, Material, Movement, and Markings.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Integrity & reliability

Resilience

Physical capability

Tech proficiency

Mobile & professional

Tools

CTBids platform

Smartphone

Computer

Job description

Online Auction & Listing Specialist

La Mesa / San Diego (91941, 92120, 92124) – Part-Time

Caring Transitions of La Mesa specializes in assisting seniors through life’s most significant transitions. A cornerstone of our "White-Glove" service is our proprietary online auction platform, CTBids. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and tech-savvy Online Auction Specialist to help us unlock the value of our clients' estates.

In this role, you aren't just "listing items"—you are a digital curator. You will use your eye for detail to showcase everything from everyday household goods to high-value collectibles, antiques, and fine art, ensuring every item finds its best new home.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Listing Creation: Develop compelling, high-converting auction listings on our ct b di s platform.
• Expert Research & Photography: Conduct thorough research to identify the history and value of estate items. Take professional, high-quality photographs that highlight unique features, signatures, and condition.
• The "4 M’s" Standard: Ensure every auction lot title and description is precise, error-free, and includes the 4 M’s: Measurements, Material, Movement, and Markings.
• On-Site Curation: Visit client homes throughout La Mesa, Del Cerro, and Tierrasanta to identify, sort, and prepare marketable items for sale.
• Inventory Mastery: Manage the flow of items from discovery to final cataloging, maintaining a "Strategic Mindset" to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Hospitality Mindset: Exceptional customer service skills and a professional, compassionate demeanor when working in client homes.
• Integrity & Reliability: Strong character and the ability to work independently or as part of a high-energy team.
• Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and remain comfortable working in varied environments (including cluttered or dusty spaces).
• Physical Capability: Ability to handle tasks including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Tech Proficiency: Access to a smartphone and computer; ability to quickly learn the CTBids platform.
• Mobile & Professional: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.

Position Details

• Pay Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part-time, with potential for increased hours during high-volume weeks.
• Schedule: 5–8 hour shifts, primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays as projects require.
• Benefits: Flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work with unique, high-value assets across San Diego.