Overview
Join a fast-paced, globally reaching auction house where every week brings rare discoveries, diverse consignments, and the excitement of preparing objects for a worldwide audience of collectors and enthusiasts.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and energetic Auction Catalog Associate with prior experience in cataloging, research, gallery work, or auction environments. This role combines hands-on work with intellectual curiosity — blending catalog research, photography, inventory management, display setup, and customer service.
This is NOT an entry-level position. You will be trusted with identifying, describing, staging, and presenting items ranging from fine art and antiques to militaria, jewelry, furniture, and general estate goods.
If you love learning, working with objects of cultural and historical value, and thrive under deadlines — this role is for you.
We are specifically looking for an associate who is familiar with collectibles such as sports cards, comic books, coins, etc. Ideally you'll have a general working knowledge of these different areas but depth in one or more of them.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, catalog, and write descriptions for fine art, antiques, militaria, jewelry, coins, furniture, and collectibles
- Maintain organized consignor inventories that are clearly separated, labeled, and easy to locate
- Unpack incoming collections and identify high-value vs. everyday pieces
- Build cohesive, compelling auction lots with strong market appeal
- Photograph objects with sharp, detailed images (DSLR/studio experience preferred, training provided)
- Assist in staging and merchandising auctions for gallery previews and live events
- Operate live online bidding platforms as needed during auctions
- Provide customer support to consignors, bidders, and other duties as assigned.
- Prepare purchases for timely pickup and assist with payments or phone support
- Maintain organization and momentum during cataloging deadlines
- Identify key items for marketing and promotional use
Qualifications
- Prior experience cataloging, researching, or working in an auction, gallery, museum, or related setting
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Broad interest or knowledge in art, antiques, militaria, or material culture
- Comfortable handling, lifting, and moving objects and furniture (up to 40–60 lbs)
- Photography experience (DSLR or studio lighting) strongly preferred
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
- Creative eye for display and presentation
- Curious, hands-on, adaptable, and eager to learn more
Work Culture & Growth
We’re a tight-knit, growing team with a culture that values individual strengths, shared support, and serving our consignors with excellence. Every day brings something new with rare objects, fascinating stories, and the reward of presenting them to the world.
As our business expands, this position offers room to develop into leadership roles, specialty expertise, or deeper cataloging authority within specific domains.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Describe a work environment where you were responsible for tracking inventory or keeping many moving parts organized.
- Describe what experience you have with the auction industry, if any, and how that experience will help you succeed at this role?
- Describe what experience you have identifying, researching, or cataloging antiques, art, collectibles, or historical objects. We're looking for what areas of interest or knowledge you bring with you.
- This role may require physical handling and moving of objects and furniture. Are you able to safely lift and move heavy items as part of your daily work, when needed, such as heavy furniture?
- We are looking to add an auction catalog specialist with experience in Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Fine Art. Please explain your experience handling, identifying, and writing about objects in all or some of these categories?
Work Location: In person
