Location: Melbourne / Naarm Type: Casual Employee Approximate Days Per Week: 3 – 4 Hourly Rate: $30 Applications Close: 27th July 2023
Who are we?
Ducks in a Row is a professional home organising service that cultivates joy in residential homeowners, renters, and businesses by decluttering & organising their spaces. At Ducks in a Row, we bring our values of passion, creativity, patience, and fun to everything we do.
Passion – Enthusiasm and excitement towards organising & decluttering.
Patience – Imagination and original ideas to improve everything we do.
Creativity – An openness and empathy towards our clients.
Fun – Enjoyment, amusement, and light-heartedness.
About the Role
The Assistant Organiser role is a pathway to becoming a leader at Ducks in a Row. Our assistants move into leading their own sessions in as little as 3-6 months. To be a great organiser, you’ll need to have a knack for the neat, tidy and organised. Good time management and interpersonal skills will be essential, as will the ability to remain cool-headed under pressure and in areas of clutter.
Our assistant organisers have the following responsibilities:
Support to your assigned Lead Organiser
Follow the decluttering & organising D.R.E.S.S Code Formula
Assemble furniture required for the client
Assist with shopping, pickups, drop-offs, donations, and/or returns
Contribute to decisions made regarding how the space will be organised
Attend training in person or virtually
Our assistant organisers are:
Calm, caring, and proactive
Model a positive, solution-focused team culture
Empathetic, compassionate and non-judgmental
Have strong ethical values
Very patient
Energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly
Our assistant organisers have the following skills:
Experienced communicator with the ability to confidently and professionally interact with clients
Problem solver with excellent time management
Excellent attention to detail and a great ability to multitask
Knack for styling & a creative mind
Ability to pivot and change direction as required
Perks:
Create beauty & order – If you have always been told you have a “good eye” or a “flair” for making things work efficiently, as well as look good, your talent will have a home in this career.
No experience necessary – Organising experience is a bonus but not essential, we provide all the relevant training you need to be an excellent organiser. All you need is a love of decluttering & organising.
We care about your growth – Ongoing support and training both on the job and online, quarterly reviews, and continued opportunities for those who wish to make organising their career.
Team events – Monthly team events to get to know your fellow organisers, have fun, and share stories.
Requirements:
Valid Drivers License
Registered Vehicle
Willing to drive 1 – 1.5 hours to the client’s home
Mobile Phone
Physical Demands:
It’s pretty much a given if you’re working as a home organiser that you will be on your feet for most of the day. You may also need to lift heavy objects from time to time. So, it’s important to be physically fit. While you’re not expected to be a super athlete by any means, you do need to have a moderate level of fitness so you can keep up with the fast-paced nature of the job.
Technology Requirements:
Basic computer skills
Email communication skills
System Knowledge – Not required but definitely a bonus!:
