Junior Professional Organizer

Job Responsibility:

Are you the friend who loves to organize closets, rearrange rooms, and label everything? Do you have a keen eye for design and a passion for helping people create beautiful, clutter-free spaces? Space in the City - Toronto's premier home organization and decluttering service is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Professional Organizer to join our friendly team.

In this entry-level role, you will work under the guidance of senior organizers to transform homes and businesses into functional, stress-free sanctuaries. This is a hands-on position with plenty of learning opportunities and growth potential. You'll assist with everything from space planning and measuring, to packing/unpacking and setting up organized systems. If you're eager to learn the art of professional organizing, enjoy being on the move (literally - you'll travel across Toronto and the GTA), and want to grow with a people-first company, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• On-Site Project Assistance: Work alongside senior organizers during client sessions. Help set up the site by unloading supplies from the car and arranging products in an orderly way. Assist with space planning tasks - measuring rooms, taking notes, and sketching basic layouts under guidance. You'll also help implement organizing solutions (sorting, categorizing, and finding the right place for items) in closets, kitchens, offices, and more.
• Packing & Unpacking: Provide hands-on help for clients who are moving. Carefully pack items for moves or unpack and organize belongings in a new home, making the transition as smooth as possible. This includes labeling boxes, arranging items in logical groupings, and setting up spaces so they are move-in ready and beautifully organized.
• Client Interaction: Deliver a friendly, luxury experience for our clients. Greet clients with a smile, listen to their needs or concerns, and communicate any important information to the Project Lead. While senior team members will lead consultations and decision-making, you'll support them by ensuring the client feels heard and comfortable.
• Site Organization & Setup: During projects, help assemble simple furniture or shelving, install organizing products (like closet systems or storage solutions), and make sure every item has a designated place. If a project involves donation or discard piles, you'll help bag/box those items and keep the work area tidy and safe.
• Errands & Logistics: Be the go-to person for project logistics. This means running errands such as dropping off donations at designated centers, picking up supplies or shopping orders from stores, and handling product returns when needed.
• Documentation & Admin Support: Keep project information organized. Take before-and-after photos, update checklists, and jot down inventory notes or measurements. You may assist with maintaining our client database/CRM by entering notes after sessions, updating product lists or measurements, and ensuring all documentation is accurate. Occasionally, you'll help schedule appointments or send follow-up messages to clients, coordinating these tasks with our admin team.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate and coordinate with the team effectively. Let the Project Lead know of any on-site observations (e.g., a space might need extra bins, or a client mentioned a particular request). Work closely with other organizers during larger projects - you might tackle one room while another organizer handles a different space, all in sync. Being a reliable teammate is key!
• Continuous Learning: Be eager to learn new organizing techniques and tools. You'll receive mentorship from experienced organizers - from how to fold linens for a Pinterest-worthy linen closet, to learning design principles that make a space not just organized, but also visually inviting. Take initiative to improve your skills on the job and over time take on more responsibility in projects.
• Social Media Savvy: Love Instagram or TikTok? You're skilled at snapping photos & videos of beautifully organized spaces (and have an eye for what looks good on camera), you help us capture content during projects.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Jump in where needed! Our projects can vary, so we need someone who's flexible to take on miscellaneous tasks. Whether it's helping plan the layout for a new pantry or quickly running out to grab extra storage bins, you're ready to help make it happen.

Skills and Attributes:

We know you might be just starting your professional organizing journey - and that's okay! We're looking for someone with the right attitude, soft skills, and basic know-how.

Here's what makes a great fit for this role:

• Passion for Organization: You truly love organizing and decluttering. You might not have years of experience yet, but you have a knack for turning chaos into order. Your friends and family might already be asking you to help reorganize their closets or kitchens because they know you're great at it.

• Detail-Oriented & Thorough: You pay attention to the little things. Whether it's aligning items by size or double-checking a list to ensure nothing is missed, you take pride in doing tasks accurately. An “immense attention to detail” is one of your strengths - you notice what others might overlook, ensuring projects are done to an impeccable standard.

• People Skills & Empathy: You are kind, patient, and understanding. Our clients trust us in their homes during what can be stressful transitions; you handle every situation with empathy and a friendly, professional demeanor. You enjoy working with people and making them feel at ease. (Bonus: You don't get overwhelmed by disorganization - instead, it motivates you to roll up your sleeves and help!)

• Proactive & Reliable: You show initiative and have a strong work ethic. If you finish a task, you ask “What's next?” You're comfortable working under direction but also can anticipate needs - for example, noticing the team could use an extra set of hands in the other room and jumping in to help. You're dependable, show up on time, and can be counted on to follow through with responsibilities.

• Team Player (with Independent Drive): You work well as part of a team and can also handle solo assignments when necessary. You'll be supporting a Project Lead or Senior Organizer, so you need to take direction well and communicate openly. At the same time, if you're assigned to organize a specific closet on your own, you can stay focused and get it done to a high standard.

• Basic Tech Savvy: You don't need to be a tech wizard, but you should be comfortable to use a smartphone and apps for scheduling, messaging, and navigation around the city.

• Physical Stamina: This job is active! You must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (think a box of books or a heavy donation bag), and be comfortable on your feet for extended periods. Our projects often involve climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, squatting, and using basic tools to assemble furniture or install shelving. You don't need to be a gym buff, but you should be in reasonable shape to handle the physical aspects of the role safely.

• Valid Driver's License & Vehicle: You will be traveling to client homes all across Toronto and the GTA, often transporting supplies or donations. A reliable car is required for this role (with room to carry boxes and bins). You should be a confident driver familiar with city driving. Public transit alone typically won't be sufficient given the nature of the job.

• Flexible Availability: This position is part-time and project-based . Hours will vary week to week depending on client needs - some weeks might be busy with 4-5 days of work, and other weeks might just have a small project or two. You should have a flexible schedule that can accommodate occasional evening or weekend jobs. The key is that you're generally available and willing to adjust to the ebb and flow of work.

• Trustworthiness & Professionalism: We work in clients' private homes, so integrity is a must. You must be able to pass a background check. You respect confidentiality and handle clients' possessions with care and respect. You also maintain a polished & professional appearance and demeanor - neat, presentable, with a positive attitude and a friendly smile! You can show empathy and kindness towards our clients.

Bonus:

• Previous Organizing or Design Experience: Any prior experience with professional organizing, interior design assistance, home staging, or even managing your own home moves is a big plus. Perhaps you've worked as an organizer on the side, helped friends declutter as a hobby, or studied interior design - that experience can help you hit the ground running.
• Creative Eye for Aesthetics: If you have a good sense of style or an eye for interior décor, we'd love to hear about it. Our clients appreciate an organized space that also looks beautiful. Being able to arrange a bookshelf or pantry not just functionally but also attractively is a nice bonus skill.
• Phone Communication Skills: While much of our client communication is done by the owner or project lead, if you're comfortable making friendly phone calls or sending professional emails, that's a bonus. You might occasionally coordinate a schedule with a client or follow up about a donation drop-off - being confident on the phone helps.
• Handy with Tools: Can you use a drill or a hammer? If you're the type who has assembled IKEA furniture and isn't afraid of a little DIY, you'll feel right at home when we need to build a shoe rack or mount some hooks. Basic handy-person skills are appreciated!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel between project sites, stores, warehouses and various donation sites.
• Drive a car that has room to hold project supplies and donation drop-offs & own a laptop with strong internet connectivity.
• Entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to lift over 40 lbs, climb stairs & assemble furniture.

Schedule:

• Flexible part-time/hourly schedule
• Hours will vary greatly week to week
• Hours are not guaranteed but dependent on how much work we have
• May include some evening or weekend hours

You are a really good person, you love people, and people love you. You are kind, friendly, empathetic, and understanding of all situations.

You do not get overwhelmed by disorganization.

We offer a friendly work environment, an honest approach and the ability to grow as our team keeps expanding.

Please don't apply if you are working to build your own business or if you have limited availability.

Clean background check is a must.

While all applications are read in great detail, due to the number of applications we receive on a daily basis, we do not respond to every application unless the criteria is a match.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal, Freelance

Pay: $17.20-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Toronto, ON (required)

Work Location: On the road