Part-Time Assistant Manager with Growth Path to General Manager, Home Staging & Interior Design

Company: Set the Stage Boise Treasure Valley Location: Boise, ID (Hybrid) Job Type: Part-Time (with Full-Time Growth Path) Schedule: Flexible, Monday–Friday | 20–30 hours/week to start Pay: $20–$23 per hour + commission About Us Set the Stage Boise Treasure Valley is Idaho's only location in the Set the Stage national franchise network. Since opening in March 2025, we've been building a home staging and interior design business serving homeowners, real estate professionals, and property investors across the Boise and Treasure Valley region. We're now expanding into curated furniture collections and whole-home designer furnishing packages — a genuinely new offering for this market. We're looking for the right person to help us build it. About the Role This is a high-impact, hands-on role working directly alongside the owner as an operational and sales partner. You'll take ownership of daily operations, lead client relationships, drive design sales, and help build the systems that scale the company. This role starts part-time by design. It is structured to grow into a full-time General Manager position as the business hits its milestones — and we're looking for the person who wants to be here when that happens because they helped make it happen. What You'll Do Operations & Leadership Serve as an operational extension of the owner, sharing workload and decision-makingOversee daily business operations and maintain a high standard of executionIdentify and implement improvements to systems, procedures, and workflowsDevelop and deliver training for the staging teamCoordinate staffing for upcoming projects and maintain strong relationships with team members and contractor partnersClient & Sales Receive and respond to inbound inquiries across phone, email, and digital channelsConduct virtual design consultations, guiding clients through Curated Furniture Collections and Custom Furniture Package optionsLead clients through full-cycle large-scale design projects from discovery through signed orderRepresent Set the Stage at real estate brokerage presentations and networking eventsInventory & Purchasing Manage staging inventory and coordinate procurement for staging and furnishing projectsReceive and process freight shipmentsOversee purchasing against project budgetsDesign & Marketing Develop mood boards, collection configurations, and design assets for client projectsContribute to marketing content and brand representationProject & Staff Management Lead and supervise staging field jobs as neededManage project schedules and timelinesSchedule team members and maintain accurate payroll recordsQualifications Required 2+ years of experience in home staging, interior design, or a closely related fieldDemonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing prioritiesStrong executive functioning: organized, decisive, and proactiveExperience in a client-facing sales or consultation roleProven ability to lead and maintain positive relationships with part-time staff and external partnersTechnologically capable; comfortable with virtual consultations and digital business platformsProficiency with CRM systems, WordPress, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, and social mediaFamiliarity with AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience managing or tracking budgets and purchasesValid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle; ability to travel throughout the Treasure Valley and along the ID Highway 55 corridorAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsPreferred Prior experience at a professional staging company or running an independent staging/design businessBackground in event planning, architecture, or commercial designExperience with Adobe Creative SuiteEstablished relationships in the Treasure Valley real estate communityPhysical Requirements This role includes periodic field work — leading staging installations, pull-and-pack operations, and destages at residential properties. Candidates must be capable of lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and navigating stairs and varied property conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Compensation & Benefits Base pay: $20–$23/hour (based on experience)Commission: 3% of revenue on completed Curated Furniture Collection and Custom Furniture Package salesAt our initial sales target of $20,000–$30,000/month, that's approximately $600–$900/month in additional earningsIndividual project values range from $4,000 to $100,000Supplemental hourly pay available for home staging field rolesHybrid work arrangement — begins primarily on-site, with work-from-home flexibility as the role maturesClear growth path to full-time General ManagerHow to Apply We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will contact qualified candidates as they apply — so don't wait. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role and its growth path appeal to you specifically. A LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or examples of past staging or design work are strongly encouraged. Apply here: https://btv.wesetthestage.com/assistant-manager/ Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discountFlexible scheduleWork Location: Hybrid remote in Boise, ID 83706