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AUCTION CATALOGERMcLaren Auction Services is seeking an enthusiastic, vintage-loving Auction Cataloger who will be responsible for describing and editing compelling and accurate representations of items for our auctions.JOB DESCRIPTION<ul><li>Research and write catalog descriptions for various types of auction inventory including but not limited to: fine art, furniture, vintage &amp; antique jewelry, oriental rugs, glassware, china, collectibles, etc. in an appealing and accurate manner</li><li>Collaborate with the team to correct inaccuracies such as catalog descriptions and photos</li><li>Assist in communications with clients regarding the drop-off or pick up of consignments and winnings. Responsible for following contract and consignment procedures when receiving consignments</li><li>Understand, maintain and utilize the internal inventory systems: Auction programs, Dropbox, Excel</li><li>Physically unpack consignments utilizing the internal inventory procedures</li><li>Auction Night duties: assist guests at live auction events held every four weeks on Wednesday and Thursday nights with occasional weekend auctions (rare).</li><li>Perform job-related duties as assigned; answering phone calls, emails and directing customer questions, etc.</li></ul>YOUR CREDENTIALSREQUIRED<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Proficient utilization of research tools such as Ebay, Worthpoint, Ask Art, Facebook Groups, as well as an ability to utilize internet searches</li><li>A self-starter who can work independently while maintaining a team-player mentality. Ask lots of questions! We'll teach you everything you need to know!</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle high-value property responsibly and respectfully</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and Excel</li><li>Requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling, reaching, and grasping required of objects over 40 pounds</li><li>Standing and walking for 5+ hours each day</li><li>Walking on uneven surfaces, crouching, kneeling or crawling, grasping, squeezing, and fine manipulation</li><li>A sense of humor and a love of antiques!</li></ul>PREFERRED<ul><li>Knowledge and passion for various forms of antiques, vintage, mid-century modern, fine art, jewelry, rare and unusual collectibles, and so much more...</li><li>Personal/professional experience using Craigslist, Ebay, Etsy, Poshmark, Mercari, Proxibid, and other online shopping platforms</li><li>Previous experience with inventory management</li></ul>FULL TIME position<ul><li>Business hours are typically Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. No expectation to stay late.</li><li>3-5 Saturdays a year, as needed</li><li>3-5 Sundays a year, as needed</li><li>Schedule: 8 hour shift</li><li>Auction Night on Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays (once every four weeks) from 6pm-11pm, as needed</li><li>Typically Monday to Friday</li><li>Pay: From $16.00 per hour +/- , depending on experience</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How would you rate your antiques knowledge? Do you like to go shopping at antique malls, garage sales and ebay? Or someone in the family have an interest at some point?</li><li>Try this out (we do this every day!) describe what you see in these three photos in one sentence each:</li></ul>https://imgur.com/a/H7xL2Pb Who made it, When they made it, and What is it? HINT: these are in order from hard to easy, and they may have been in one of our previous auctions.Work Location: In person

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