Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lead Organizer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping clients create organized, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their needs, developing customized organizing plans, and implementing effective solutions to declutter and organize various spaces. This position includes decluttering one-on-one with clients, conducting walkthroughs, managing expectations, managing assistant organizers, client communication, and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
Client Consultation
- Conduct initial consultations to assess client needs and preferences
- Evaluate the current state of client spaces and identify areas for improvement
- Develop customized organizing plans tailored to each client’s goals
Decluttering and Organizing
- Assist clients in sorting through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or discard
- Implement organizing solutions, including arranging, labeling, categorizing, and color-coding items
- Create and optimize storage solutions to maximize space and efficiency
- Light cleaning and post-project cleanup
Coaching and Support
- Provide guidance and support to clients throughout the decluttering and organizing process
- Educate clients on maintaining an organized space and offer practical tips for long-term success
- Foster a positive and encouraging environment to help clients achieve their organizing goals
Project Management
- Develop project timelines and ensure timely completion of tasks
- Coordinate with other team members or external vendors as needed
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, project progress, and outcomes
Marketing and Business Development
- Promote services to potential clients through various marketing channels
- Attend networking events and build relationships with potential referral sources
- Contribute to social media content and other marketing initiatives
Qualifications
- 1-2 years working in a similar position (home organizing, closet design, etc.)
- Flexible, day-time availability
- Compassionate, non-judgmental, upbeat, and positive attitude
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
- Have a clean, professional appearance and attitude
- Love diving into big messes and taking care of small, tedious tasks
- Excellent at organizing, folding, filing, color coding, and labeling
- Experience packing a home
- Have an eye for style, design, and function in the home
- Aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty!
- Ability to take high quality photos
- Can lift up to 30 pounds, bend, reach, and navigate stairs, and have no physical limitations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in using organizing tools and software
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in interior design, psychology, or a related field is a plus
Key Competencies
Attention to Detail
- Ability to focus on the minutiae of organizing and ensure all aspects are addressed
Empathy and Patience
- Understand clients’ emotional attachment to belongings and provide support with sensitivity
Flexibility and Adaptability
- Adjust plans and approaches based on client feedback and changing needs
Physical Stamina
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and arranging items
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a background check and provide at least (3) three professional references
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if needed
Earning Potential
- Compensation starts at $30/hr with opportunities for advancement
Employment Type
- Freelance: This is a freelance position for an independent contractor to work on an as-needed basis with frequency expected to increase as the business grows