Online Auction Specialist & Surplus Programs Lead

State of Minnesota; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota’s Fleet and Surplus Services unit seeks an Online Auction Specialist to support live and online surplus auctions in Arden Hills, MN. The role requires coordinating auction items, maintaining systems, and communicating program requirements while ensuring strong customer service and collaboration with stakeholders.

The position is full-time on-site with possible travel up to 5% and occasional Saturday work to support auctions. Lifting of items up to 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in auction operations, e-commerce, asset management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate items for auction.
• Knowledge of computing systems and office equipment to maintain applications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret material specifications.
• Effective communication skills to convey program requirements and trainings.
• Interpersonal and customer-service skills to work with customers, stakeholders, and vendors.

Skills

Auction operations

Organization & time management

Computing systems knowledge

Material specifications analysis

Training & communication

Customer service & interpersonal

Job description

State of Minnesota’s Fleet and Surplus Services unit seeks an Online Auction Specialist to support live and online surplus auctions in Arden Hills, MN. The role requires coordinating auction items, maintaining systems, and communicating program requirements while ensuring strong customer service and collaboration with stakeholders.

The position is full-time on-site with possible travel up to 5% and occasional Saturday work to support auctions. Lifting of items up to 50 pounds may be required.