Preferred Staging, an award-winning home staging company that works in the luxury real estate market, is hiring a Staging & Warehouse Operations Assistant in Sterling, VA. They need someone who enjoys hands-on, active work. This role involves a mix of tasks related to warehouse coordination and on-site staging support. It requires lifting, organizing, and is a very physically active role.
This position offers a flexible, part-time schedule that changes week to week. It suits someone who would prefer more physical work over a desk job. The small, collaborative team allows for contribution to high-end staging projects. The job may require early start times, sometimes as early as 7:30am and days may run longer depending on the staging schedule. Most of the work is done independently in the warehouse, alongside some team-based projects.
Preferred Staging offers a 60-day probationary period with on-the-job training. Being able to work efficiently on your own in the warehouse setting is vital. The role also requires overseeing professional movers, aiding with stagings and destagings, and keeping operations organized and efficient. This is not strictly a decorating role. It involves lifting and moving furniture, rugs, and bins, with regular on-site movement during staging and restaging operations.
The role is hourly and part-time, without benefits. The work schedule varies based on the staging schedule, with some days potentially running into the late afternoon or early evening. Flexibility is critical for this role. Candidates who live near the warehouse in Sterling are preferred due to the early start times and potential variability of the schedule. Applicants need their own car for transporting larger items.
The pay starts at $20 an hour. Other benefits include flexible work hours based on the weekly schedule, employee discounts, cell phone stipend, and mileage reimbursement. The key responsibilities of the role involve managing professional movers, maintaining and caring for inventory, and keeping the warehouse organized. The employee is also expected to assist with unpacking, setting up stage designs, and loading and unloading vehicles.
Applicants should have a car that can carry large items, strong organizational skills, excellent time management, and ability to communicate well. They should also be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to adapt and take direction.
Interested applicants must include a short note when they apply that talks about why they are interested in the role and their general weekly availability. They should also confirm that they are comfortable with the physical demands and variable schedule of the role. The pay ranges between $20.00 – $22.00 per hour.