Online Auction Specialist

Caring Transitions; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Rewarding work

Make a difference

Job summary

Caring Transitions is seeking a compassionate Online Auction Specialist in Milford, DE for part-time hours (10-20 per week). You will sort homes, create engaging listings, and photograph items for CTBIDS.com to tell their unique stories. A background check is required and flexibility is appreciated for occasional Saturdays.

The role emphasizes helping seniors and families during life transitions, with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with online auctions or estate sales
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize homes into categories for sale, donation, disposal, or relocation
• Craft engaging listings highlighting details and provenance
• Capture product photography to showcase items to buyers
• Research antiques and collectibles to determine value and story
• Assist with packing, downsizing, or donations for non-auction items

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Reliability

Integrity

Creativity

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Driver’s license

Smartphone literacy

Auction experience (eBay)

Job description

About Us

At Caring Transitions of Southern Delaware, we do more than help people downsize or relocate, we alleviate stress for seniors and for their families during life’s big transitions. From organizing cherished possessions to showcasing them on our national online auction platform, we bring compassion, caring and professionalism to every project. Our team has a heart for helping others and enjoys working together to serve our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Online Auction Specialist who combines attention to detail, efficiency and creativity with a heart for service. In this role, your research and photography bring treasured items – antiques, fine art, collections, and vintage décor – to life on CTBIDS.com You’ll help tell the story of these objects, honor the seniors who entrusted them and make the auction process meaningful and respectful.

What You’ll Do

• Sort and Organize Homes – go through the property to carefully sort belongings into categories – items to sell, donate, dispose of or move to the family’s new home.
• Craft Engaging Listings – Highlight important details and describe the provenance
• Capture the Details - photograph items in a way that highlights the uniqueness to buyers
• Research Treasures – Explore the history and value of antiques, collectibles, and everyday household items.
• Additional responsibilities may include packing, downsizing, unpacking, clean out and donation drops for non-auction items.

Who This Job Is Perfect For:

This flexible, part-time role is great for:

• Retired seniors looking to stay active and make a meaningful impact
• Military spouses who value flexibility and community centered work
• College students seeking part time hours to complement their studies
• Anyone looking to earn extra hours while doing work that truly matters

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring attitude and genuine desire to make life easier for seniors and their families.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, positive demeanor
• Reliability, integrity, creativity and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, sometimes cluttered environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 25lbs, bend, climb and stand for extended periods
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and smartphone
• Experience with auction, selling on eBay is a plus
• Must pass background check

Position Details:

• Job Type: Part time – 10-20 hours per work with opportunities for additional hours depending on workload
• Starting Pay: $16/hour
• Benefits: Flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the satisfaction of making a difference
• Schedule: 4–6-hour shifts, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Tell us about your experience working with older adults, online auctions or estate sales, volunteer experiences, or helping a family member or friend downsize, clean out a house or move.*