STAGING & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Physical Role)
Position Title: Warehouse & Staging Operations Assistant (Physical Role)
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Type: Hourly, Part-time (No benefits)
Starting Pay: $20-$22/hour, based on experience.
Staging & Warehouse Operations Assistant (Part-Time, Physical Role)
Sterling, VA
We’re a small, award-winning home staging company working in the luxury real estate market—and we’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on, active work and being part of transforming beautiful spaces.
This is not a decorating-only role. It’s a mix of warehouse coordination and on-site staging support, including lifting, organizing, and working on your feet throughout the day.
What makes this a great fit:
- Flexible, part-time schedule (varies week to week)
- Active, physical work (no desk job)
- Small, collaborative team
- Opportunity to be part of high-end staging projects
What to expect:
- Early start times (as early as 7:30am)
- Some longer days depending on staging schedule
- Independent work in the warehouse + team-based project days
If you’re reliable, adaptable, enjoy staying organized, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great fit.
* Please read the full job description before applying. Because this position combines independent warehouse work and physical staging work, we encourage applicants to read the job description carefully before applying. The application questions are designed to help us get to know you and determine whether this role is a good fit.
About Us:
We’re Preferred Staging, a nationally recognized, award-winning home staging company, specializing in creating stunning spaces for the luxury real estate market. We help homes sell quickly and for top dollar through beautiful and strategic staging across the Washington DC metro area.
Position Overview:
As our Warehouse & Staging Operations Assistant, you’ll be part of a small, tight-knit team that’s passionate about making homes look amazing. This is a hands-on, active role that combines warehouse coordination with staging support.
No two days are exactly alike. You’ll be involved in both the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our warehouse running smoothly and the on-site work that brings homes to life.
A large portion of this role involves working independently in the warehouse. Success in this position requires someone who enjoys staying organized, notices details, uses established systems and procedures, and is comfortable managing multiple ongoing responsibilities without constant direction. You’ll be expected to think ahead, prioritize your work, and recognize when something needs attention and take initiative.
You’ll oversee professional movers, assist with stagings and destagings, and play a key role in making sure our team has the inventory, supplies, and support they need to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
On-the-job training is provided, and the position includes a 60-day probationary period to assess performance and fit within the company.
Important: Please Read Before Applying
This is not a decorating-only role.
This position involves:
- Lifting and moving furniture, rugs, and bins
- Being on your feet for most of the day
- Working in a warehouse environment
- Hands-on, physical work during staging and destaging
If you are looking for a primarily design-focused or sedentary role, this position will not be a good fit.
Schedule & Requirements:
This is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.
- Hours vary week-to-week based on the staging schedule
- Start times can be as early as 7:30am
- Some days may run into the late afternoon or early evening
Flexibility is very important in this role, as the schedule is not fixed.
Candidates who live within a short drive of the warehouse (Sterling area) are strongly preferred due to early start times and schedule variability.
Applicants must have their own car and be able to transport larger items such as lamp shades, bins, and art.
Compensation and Perks:
- Hourly Pay: Starting at $20-$22/hour, depending on experience
- Flexible hours based on the weekly schedule
- Employee discount where applicable
- Cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Tasks:
- Direct professional movers during pickups and returns, ensure inventory is loaded or unloaded accurately, and direct returning inventory to its proper warehouse location.
- Receive, unpack, and assemble new inventory
- Maintain and care for inventory (furniture, rugs, art, lamps, accessories, etc.)
- Use warehouse systems, labels, paperwork, and established procedures to locate, verify, organize, maintain, and manage inventory accurately and independently.
- Perform minor repairs or assess damage
- Assist with packing and unpacking inventory
- Maintain the warehouse as an organized, efficient workspace by keeping inventory in its proper location, recognizing areas that need attention, and taking initiative to address them.
- Continuously look for ways to improve warehouse organization, inventory flow, and overall efficiency.
- Communicate clearly with team and vendors
Staging and Destaging Tasks:
- Work under the direction of the lead stager
- Assist on staging projects as needed
- Manage bins, packing materials, and returns
- Lift and move furniture, rugs, art, and accessories (including stairs)
- Assist with unpacking, steaming bedding, and setup
- Load and unload vehicles
- Wrap, pack, label, and restock inventory
Qualifications:
- Must have own car capable of transporting large items
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to keep track of multiple ongoing responsibilities.
- Strong time management, follow-through, and the ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Able to adapt quickly when priorities change throughout the day.
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working independently, making sound decisions, and using established systems and procedures to solve day-to-day operational problems.
- Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to learn, accept coaching, and continuously improve.
- Applicants must live within approximately a 30-minute drive of our warehouse in Sterling, VA. Due to early morning start times, changing delivery schedules, and occasional short-notice needs, this is a requirement of the position.
Who This Role Is Great For:
This position is a great fit for someone who:
- Has a flexible daytime schedule
- Enjoys hands-on, physical work
- Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of ongoing responsibilities
- Likes being part of a small, collaborative team
- Has an interest in home design, organization, or styling
- Is adaptable, enjoys learning, and responds well to feedback.
How to Apply (Required)
To be considered, please include a brief response to each question below. Applicants that do not answer these questions will not be reviewed.
- Why this role interests you
- Your general weekly availability
- Confirmation that you are comfortable with the physical and schedule requirements listed above
- Briefly describe a time when you had to keep track of several different responsibilities or projects at the same time. How did you stay organized?
Applications without this information may not be considered.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Why does this role interest you?
- What is your general weekly availability?
- Please confirm that you are comfortable with the physical and schedule requirements listed in the position description.
- Briefly describe a time when you had to keep track of several different responsibilities or projects at the same time. How did you stay organized?
- Do you currently live within approximately a 30-minute drive of Sterling, VA? If not, how far away are you?
Work Location: In person
