Professional Organizer Job
Are you someone that LOVES and feels they were born to organize! Do you get excited transforming a cluttered kitchen drawer into an organized drawer? Please only apply if organizing comes VERY NATURALLY to you! Please note that this is very, very part time. Work weeks may be from 4 – 20 hours. This is not an opening for someone that wants to be trained to have their own organizing business. If you agree with all the above, here’s what we’re looking for and how to apply:
Our company helps people make their lives easier by decluttering and organizing spaces within the home. This professional organizer job opening is for someone who wants more than just a job. This job uses creative problem-solving skills for problems in clients’ homes. This is physical work, but very rewarding as we make people happy and create a big difference in their lives.
Things to note:
- This is independent contractor (1099) work, so there are no benefits.
- NO felony convictions or criminal history (background check will be made).
- Interviews are by appointment only – NO phone calls.
Must have characteristics:
- Being comfortable with meeting new people daily
- You’re someone that gets along with almost everyone you meet
- Great personality and positive attitude (almost as important as the organizing skills
- High level of integrity and honesty with a loving, compassionate heart
- Respect for others, their personal space and their belongings
- Be able to keep client information confidential
- Great energy, compassion and encouragement
- Detail oriented leader with an appreciation for visual aesthetics
- You’re a proactive and productive person
Requirements:
- Team mentality or is self-motivated when working alone
- Must be dependable and punctual!
- Creative problem solver
- Eager to learn and adapt to company culture
- High degree of professionalism
- Communication and time management skills
- Problem solving skills, organized and creative
- Independent thinker and also able to take direction well
- Willing to work occasional weekends
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Must be animal friendly
- Ability to drive around the Houston area
- Have contractor’s insurance or willingness to procure it
Role and responsibilities on job site include, but not limited to:
- Work with or without client to meet their organizing goals OR be responsible for sorting, moving and storing items on site with direction from lead organizer
- Help clients sort, prioritize, make decisions and edit belongings
- Maintain a tidy and professional environment throughout the course of an organizing session
- Create systems with the items that clients keep after editing
- Suggest and possible use of organizing products (if necessary)
- Label containers using a label maker or ordered label
- Assemble shelves when necessary
- Keep some supplies stocked in vehicle
- Put trash and/or recycling into appropriate receptacles
- Transport organizing materials, donated items, shredding or other to appropriate off-site locations when necessary
Administrative responsibilities:
- Send in product tally form with hours and photos after each session
- Take bi-monthly inventory to keep supplies stocked
- Coordinate with lead organizer on upcoming project
- Input unavailable time on company calendar
- Review calendar daily for upcoming assigned projects
- Attend and participate in organizer meetings
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing stairs, bending, squatting, lifting and reaching
- Ability to be on your feet (stand or walk) for 3-8 hours
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to carry boxes or bags downstairs
- Ability to work in different conditions such as cold or heat, or with odors from dust, pets, or fragrances
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay
- Very flexible schedule for needed days off
- Day shift 98% of the time
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation
***REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***
Submit the following to info@sunflowerstrategies.com:
- Resume with name, full address and phone number
- What would intrigue you about working as a professional organizer
- Attach 2-4 photos of some organization you’ve done in your home such as kitchen or bathroom drawer, a bookshelf or other spaces
If you’re a candidate, the interview process will be an email with questions to be answered, then a Zoom interview, followed by an in-person interview. If we think we’re a good fit, you’ll be invited to be on a paid client session.
Thank you for your interest!
