Auctions Operations Assistant - Part-time at Heritage Auctions

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Entry, Imaging, Sorting, Cleaning, Labeling, Shipping, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Attention To Detail, Heavy Lifting

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

Description About Heritage Auctions Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and collaborate. SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position that is responsible for the presentation of consignment items, which includes sorting, imaging, cleaning, labeling, data entry, and some heavy lifting. LOCATION: Heritage Auctions New York, 445 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10022 COMPENSATION: $18-20/hr (Compensated based on experience.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-auction tasks Enter item information into the computer system accurately Ensure all items are imaged promptly Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction Must be comfortable with day-to-day heavy lifting Post-auction tasks Prepare orders for shipping in compliance with established procedures Ship orders immediately after auctions. Process and forward items remaining onsite until payments are received Inform supervisors of any discrepancies or issues Other duties may be assigned Requirements Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook and Excel Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail Individuals must be comfortable lifting to 50 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE

Responsibilities

This entry-level position involves the presentation of consignment items, which includes sorting, imaging, cleaning, labeling, and data entry, along with some heavy lifting tasks before and after auctions. Post-auction duties include preparing and shipping orders promptly while processing any remaining onsite items.