Job Description

Online Auction Cataloger – Antique Arms & Collectibles

Location : Hallandale Beach (Fort Lauderdale/Miami area), FL
Employment Type : Full-time, primarily in-office
Compensation : $50,000 base salary + commission/bonuses (up to $25,000 annually)

About the Role

Joyful Jobs is recruiting on behalf of ZevAntiques, a boutique auction house specializing in antique arms and armor, fine art, jewelry, and rare collectibles, to find their next Auction Cataloger.

This is a full-time, hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for history, research, and storytelling through objects. You’ll work directly with ZevAntiques’ expert team to prepare detailed, accurate, and engaging auction listings for fascinating historical items — from swords and daggers to paintings and antique jewelry.

If you’re a curious, detail-oriented individual who loves learning and uncovering the stories behind unique artifacts, this is an opportunity to turn your passion into a profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Identification: Examine and research antiques, arms, armor, art, jewelry, and other collectibles to accurately identify and describe items.

• Cataloging: Write compelling, detailed, and accurate descriptions for each item in the auction software, ensuring consistency and precision.

• Organization: Maintain records and tracking of items from intake through auction completion.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the photographer, auction manager, and ownership team to ensure each catalog (typically 300–400 lots) is completed on time and to a high standard.

• Verification: Assess item authenticity, quality, and condition when possible; collaborate with experts as needed.

• Auction Preparation: Assist with item intake, tagging, lot organization, and verification prior to each auction.

• Continuous Learning: Build expertise in antique arms and armor under the mentorship of senior staff, including co-owner Vlad, and take initiative to self-teach through research and observation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Exceptional written communication and research skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team

• Comfort working on deadlines and managing multiple projects at once

• A genuine interest in history, art, and material culture

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Art History, Museum Studies, Archaeology, or related field

• Prior experience cataloging antiques, collectibles, or online auction listings

• Familiarity with antique arms and armor (or strong willingness and ability to learn)

• Experience with online auction platforms or inventory management systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $50,000 annually

• Bonus/Commission Potential: Up to $25,000 per year based on auction performance

• Total Earning Potential: Up to $75,000 annually

• Additional Perks:

  • Mentorship from experienced antique experts

  • Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-expanding business

  • Potential for career advancement as operations scale

Work Environment

Due to the need to handle and examine items in person, this position is primarily in-office at ZevAntiques’ gallery located at: 305 NW 10th Terrace, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

If you’re a meticulous researcher with a love of history and antiques — and you take pride in bringing the past to life through words — we’d love to hear from you! Please apply through this job post. Please ensure that your resume and/or cover letter demonstrates your qualifications aligned with the job post, or if there is no relevant information provided, your application will likely be declined.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.