Sale Photo & Listing Assistant
Join Our Team at Caring Transitions of Beaverton, OR!
Position: Sale Photo & Listing Assistant
Location: Beaverton, OR (Greater Portland Area; jobs throughout Oregon)
Type: Part-Time
About Us
Caring Transitions of Beaverton, OR, is a growing small business that has spent the past three years providing compassionate relocation, downsizing, and estate liquidation services for seniors. Our mission is to make life’s transitions smoother and give our clients peace of mind during what can be a challenging time.
About This Role
Is photography your hobby? Do you notice the light in a room, retake a shot because it’s slightly blurry, and care how your photos turn out? Then this role could be a great fit.
We’re looking for a photography enthusiast, not a professional, who enjoys taking great pictures and wants to put that skill to work. You’ll photograph furniture, collectibles, antiques, artwork, jewelry, and everyday household items for our online auctions, consignment sales, and estate sales. Better photos sell items for more, and that directly benefits the seniors and families we serve.
Why Join Us?
- Get Paid for Your Hobby: Use your eye for photography every day on a huge variety of items, from mid-century furniture to vintage cameras to fine china.
- Impactful Work: Every item you photograph helps a senior or their family get the most from their belongings during a big life change.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and you can grow with us.
- Flexible Hours: Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, scheduled around our sales.
What You’ll Do
- Photograph Items with Care: Take several photos of each item: front, back, labels, maker’s marks, serial numbers, and any damage. Make the most of available light and backgrounds, and show each item honestly and at its best.
- Label Each Item: Follow our item-numbering system so every photo is matched to the right item and listing.
- Capture the Details Buyers Ask About: Measure furniture and larger items, photograph signatures, and note anything the camera can’t show, like a wobble or a smell.
- Upload & Organize: Upload each sale’s photos to our shared folders, organized by sale, so listings can be prepared quickly.
- Review & Fix: Check draft listings for accuracy, then retake photos or add notes wherever something is unclear or missing.
- Stage for Sales: Help arrange, group, and prepare items for online auctions, consignment, and estate sales, and pitch in on other sale prep as needed.
- Collaborate: Work closely with our team and, at times, with clients and their families, with a professional and empathetic approach.
Who We’re Looking For
- Passionate About Photography: You enjoy taking photos and care about quality: focus, lighting, framing, and true-to-life color. Experience with a smartphone or a camera is welcome. No professional background needed.
- Detail-Oriented: You notice chips, stains, missing pieces, and maker’s marks, and you capture them. Honest listings build buyer trust.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with smartphone apps, Google Drive, and scheduling and time-keeping tools.
- Organized & Consistent: You follow the same steps every time, even on a 300-item sale.
- Empathetic & Respectful: You understand that these are people’s personal belongings and treat clients and their homes with care.
- Physically Capable: Able to lift and move items weighing 40–60 pounds and to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
- Reliable: Reliable transportation to job sites across the Greater Portland area and beyond.
- Flexible & Adaptable: Able to work in varied environments, including cluttered or unclean spaces (we provide gloves and aprons).
Compensation
- Starting pay: $17–$22.50 per hour, based on experience.
How to Apply
If you love photography and enjoy helping people, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit. Please include 3–5 photos you’ve taken that you’re proud of. Photos of objects or still life are especially helpful.
Availability
- Part-time, flexible hours. Let us know your availability when you apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caring Transitions of Beaverton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.