Organizer & Downsizing Specialist

Lisa Linard; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lisa Linard is seeking a Professional Organizer & Downsizing Specialist to help clients declutter, downsize, and organize homes while providing compassionate, non-judgmental support. The role emphasizes scheduling flexibility, direct client interaction, and hands-on help with moves and space planning in Eastern Massachusetts with emphasis on accessibility and functionality.

The position is year-round, part-time, and as-needed, with varied weekly hours; reliability and a positive, humorous

Qualifications

• Must be a people person with empathy and patience.
• Own vehicle and willingness to drive to client homes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and climb stairs.
• Flexibility in weekday schedule.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Sense of humor and safety awareness.
• Willingness to learn and use Google apps.

Responsibilities

• Help clients declutter, downsize, and organize belongings in their homes.
• Assist with sorting/removing items during moves, downsizing, or after a death in the family.
• Help with dispersal of items through donation, auction, consignment, etc.
• Assist with space planning to determine what to take when moving.
• Pack belongings and create inventories.
• Research and shop for organizing supplies and products.
• Stage homes for sale using clients’ belongings.
• Run errands (drop off cable boxes, pick up supplies, etc.).
• Help clients settle in new homes: unpack, hang art, assemble furniture.
• Create organizing systems for easy access and storage.
• Schedule sessions with clients and track time/mileage.
• Attend staff meetings (phone/video).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

People person

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Google apps

Tools

Google apps

Job description

Join our team as a Professional Organizer & Downsizing Specialist

We are seeking an enthusiastic "people person" to join our team. If you love people, read on!

We bring joy and ease to our clients’ lives through organization of their homes and seamless management of their moves. We prioritize functionality and accessibility and believe that true beauty is a home that works for the people who live in it.

Our clients are young parents managing households with small children, seniors downsizing from their lifelong homes into memory care, and everyone in between.

We work in new homes and old homes of all sizes, types, and conditions, with clients of all ages, genders, sexes, races, religions, income levels, and abilities.

Many of our clients call on us during challenging periods in their lives. Some are leaving their long-time homes, moving from a different state, starting a new job, renovating, combining households…or all of the above!Others may be unable to keep up with their homes because of medical conditions, the arrival of a child, or a sudden influx of “stuff” after the passing of a family member.

Our clients are lovely people who need direction, accountability, project management, encouragement, permission, and/or physical help. We build relationships with our clients, and we support them with our expertise, optimism, energy, humor, and compassion. We leave our egos at the door and provide support with zero judgment.

No two days are the same. You will be exposed to many different types of projects from house cleanouts to high-end moves. We make an effort to match you to projects and clients that best suit your personality, location, and talents. That said, you will be expected to work on projects of all varieties.

Regardless of the project, the work is both physically tiring and emotionally rewarding. You'll sleep well at night knowing you made a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Schedule

This is a year-round, part-time, as-needed position, ideal for someone looking to supplement another part-time job.

Hours are not guaranteed and will vary depending on project needs. While there will be weeks with little or no work, in our busiest times (usually spring and summer) you may work up to 20 hours per week. We can be flexible around your schedule within the following parameters:

• You must be generally available Monday through Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. (We do not work evenings or weekends.)
• You must be available for a minimum of five hours per shift (including travel time)

Location

We serve clients in Eastern Massachusetts and some in Southern New Hampshire. We are currently looking to hire in Middlesex and Essex counties.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll typically work with a lead organizer to achieve the client’s goals, taking direction and pitching in wherever needed. You may be asked to schedule your own sessions and work one-on-one with clients on smaller projects, but you won’t be expected to lead large projects like moves or cleanouts.

• Helping clients declutter, downsize, and organize their belongings in the homes they currently live in
• Sorting and removing items from homes after a move, downsizing, or a death in the family
• Assisting with the dispersal of unwanted items through donation, auction, consignment, and other methods
• Assisting with space planning to help clients determine what to take with them when they move
• Packing clients’ belongings and creating inventories
• Researching and shopping for supplies and organizing products
• Staging homes for sale using clients’ own belongings
• Running errands such as dropping off cable boxes, picking up supplies, etc.
• Helping clients get settled in their new homes by unpacking their belongings, hanging artwork, assembling small furniture, and performing other related tasks
• Creating organizing systems for clients’ belongings to make them easy to put away and access when needed
• Scheduling your own sessions with clients
• Tracking your time and mileage
• Attending staff meetings (usually by phone or video call)
• Performing other duties as may be assigned and may arise from time to time

Requirements

• Above all, you must be a people person, with an ability to provide emotional support and motivate clients with patience, empathy, and ZERO judgment.
• Your own vehicle and willingness to drive to clients' homes, pick up supplies, drop off donations, and run other job-related errands
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, climb multiple flights of stairs, and perform other physical tasks as needed.
• Flexibility in your weekday schedule
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Sense of humor
• Ability to solve problems on the fly when unexpected situations arise
• Attention to clients’ and our staff’s safety
• Above-and-beyond attention to detail balanced with the ability to let go of perfection
• Willingness to try new things, learn from your mistakes, and improve your skills
• Strong spatial skills and an eye for home design
• Proactive, clear, and timely communication
• Willingness to get dusty and dirty
• Ability to learn and use Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.)