Join Our Team
Read the role below and apply if it feels like a strong fit for you.
No prior estate sale experience required — we train the right people to operate at a professional standard.
Limited positions available.
Starting pay: $17–$24/hour | Weekend availability required
What It’s Like to Work Here
You’ll be part of a hands-on team supporting estate sales, property transitions, organization, customer operations, property clearing, and expanding estate service projects throughout Northern Illinois.
As projects move forward, the pace picks up. Sale days bring more movement, more customers, and more teamwork, with each role helping keep operations organized, professional, and running smoothly.
The work is active and structured. You won’t be left guessing what to do — you’ll follow clear systems alongside a dependable team that takes pride in preparation, accountability, and doing the job right.
Working with Bright means being part of a company that values:
- Clear systems, preparation, and accountability
- Taking ownership and staying proactive
- Hands-on work that builds real operational and leadership skills
- Respect for clients, homes, and personal belongings
- Team-first problem solving and accountability
- Continuous improvement in preparation, staging, and execution
- Professional standards in appearance, communication, and reliability
- Strong involvement with the local community, families, and property transitions
- Meaningful work supporting families through major life transitions
- Active work with antiques, collectibles, estate inventory, and unique homes
Uniform Standards
Clean presentation and professional standards on every job site.
Clear
Systems
Structured systems and checklists keep every sale organized and efficient.
Purposeful Setup
Items are grouped and arranged to create clean, easy-to-shop environments.
Client
Respect
Homes, belongings, and families are treated with professionalism and care.
Who We're Looking For
People who do well in these roles tend to share a few key strengths.
The work is active, team-oriented, and detail-driven. Projects involve estate sales, property preparation, customer operations, organization, setup, property clearing, and supporting large transitions from start to finish.
Some roles focus on organization and preparation. Others focus on customer interaction, sale-day operations, logistics, setup, or property clearing. Every position plays a role in keeping projects professional, organized, and moving forward.
People who succeed here are dependable, organized, respectful, and comfortable working in fast-moving environments with clear standards and accountability.
If that sounds like the kind of work environment you value, you’ll likely fit in well here.
Organized
People who bring structure to fast-moving environments.
Team-Oriented
People who communicate well and work effectively with others.
Detail-Focused
People who notice details, follow systems, and stay consistent.
Dependable
People who show up prepared and take responsibility seriously.
What the Work Involves
Estate operations involve hands-on, team-based work where each role supports the preparation, execution, and completion of active projects. Work takes place throughout the week during setup and preparation phases, and on weekends during active sale days and customer operations.
No prior estate sale experience is required. Every team member is trained on clear systems, responsibilities, and operational standards before working projects independently.
Duties May Include:
- Preparing properties for upcoming sales and transitions
- Organizing, moving, and handling household contents
- Supporting customer operations during public sale events
- Assisting with setup, staging, signage, and walkthrough preparation
- Loading, clearing, and coordinating post-sale property work
- Maintaining organized, professional work environments throughout projects
Projects are active, fast-moving, and team-oriented, with each phase following a structured operational process from preparation through final clearing.
Roles & Compensation
Organizers (Floor Staff)
$16–$20/hour
Organize, stage, and maintain clean, easy-to-shop environments while assisting customers during active sales.
Inventory & Pricing Specialist
$18–$24/hour (or position-based depending on skill)
Evaluate, price, and organize items to maximize total sale value while keeping inventory moving.
Cashiers
$16–$20/hour
Manage transactions, maintain checkout flow, and ensure accuracy during high-traffic sale periods.
Setup and Cleanout Crew
$18–$24/hour
Handle furniture, heavy items, and support full-home setup and final cleanout with efficiency and care.
Sales Lead/Auctioneer
Leads the sale, manages the team, and makes real-time decisions on-site.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and leads with confidence
- Stays sharp under pressure
- Makes clear, practical decisions fast
No license required to start. We’ll sponsor the right person.
Compensation based on leadership and sales performance.
Our Basic Requirements
This work requires reliability, professionalism, accountability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a structured team.
Scheduling & Availability
Project schedules vary by role and operational needs. Some positions focus on setup and preparation during the week, while others support active sale days, customer operations, property clearing, or weekend projects.
Reliable Transportation
Projects take place at different properties throughout Northern Illinois. Team members must be able to arrive reliably and on time at scheduled locations.
Physical Capability
Many roles involve lifting, organizing, moving, loading, and preparing household contents throughout active project environments.
Professional Standards
Team members represent Bright Estate Services through professional communication, respectful conduct, dependable performance, and a clean, organized appearance while on projects.
Background Check
Required to help maintain client trust, property security, and professional operational standards.
Interested in Joining the Team?
If this type of work feels like a strong fit, send your resume, availability, and a brief introduction to:
work@brightestateservices.com
Please include any relevant experience, scheduling availability, and the type of role you’re interested in pursuing.
All new team members begin with a short training period to learn operational standards, project structure, and team procedures before working independently on active projects.