Become a Professional Organizer and Help Others Get Organized

Updated on: by Amy Kennedy

Learn how to start your own profitable professional organizer business.

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Have you been told that you have a knack for getting things done quickly and efficiently?

Do you constantly come up with creative ways to organize and group things together for a quick find?

Are you able to take a space and arrange that space in a way that doubles its use?

Then maybe you should become a professional organizer.

What Exactly is a Professional Organizer?

A professional organizer is someone who has been trained to take and organize a space, home, office, closet, or a hectic schedule to maximize its productivity.

Both companies and organizations hire professional organizers to help them or their clients better arrange spaces and create a sense of productivity.  As a professional organizer it is always important to ask yourself, what kinds of services does the client need?

How Much Do Professional Organizers Earn?

PayScale.com is a great resource to learning what the type of pay you can expect in different fields of interest. Professional Organizers have a varying pay that ranges based on the types of project and experience. The Median pay in the United States is $25 an hour. As a beginner professional organizer, you may expect to charge rates as low as $15 an hour but as you gain experience you can expect to charge more like $60 an hour.  However, every situation may be different. You will need to consider your expenses in any equipment and travel and so on. But this should give you a general idea.

Apart from Earning, What Other Benefits?

Helping Others

Being a professional organizer allows you to positively impact people’s lives. By organizing and decluttering their physical spaces, you alleviate their stress, boost productivity, and enhance overall well-being.

Witnessing the transformation and receiving gratitude from your clients can be incredibly fulfilling.

Variety and Flexibility

As a professional organizer, you encounter a wide range of clients and projects, ensuring that each day is different. Whether it’s assisting busy professionals in organizing their offices or helping families declutter their homes, you experience diverse environments and challenges.

Moreover, you have the flexibility to set your own schedule and choose clients and projects that align with your interests and expertise.

Personal Growth and Learning

Working as a professional organizer provides ample opportunities for personal growth and continuous learning. You develop valuable skills such as problem-solving, project management, communication, and creative thinking.

Each new client and project presents unique organizational dilemmas, allowing you to expand your knowledge and expertise in different areas.

Positive Work Environment

As a professional organizer, you often work directly with clients in their homes or offices, fostering a positive work environment. This intimate setting enables you to build strong relationships with your clients, collaborate closely with individuals, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions.

The gratification that comes from helping others and establishing meaningful connections creates a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

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Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Many professional organizers choose to run their own businesses, opening up entrepreneurial opportunities. You have the freedom to define your services, set your prices, and market your expertise.

Running a business in this field allows you to take charge of your professional growth, build your brand, and potentially expand your services beyond organizing to include coaching, speaking engagements, or creating organizing products.

What Are Some of the Projects That a Professional Organizer Could Do?

Organizing professionals offer a wide range of services, so being specific as to what you would like to offer clients to accomplish and become better organized and productive.  You could offer services like:

  • organizing closets, shelves, and rooms
  • preparing for moves or transitions to bigger or smaller spaces
  • documenting and arranging collections and memorabilia
  • planning and assisting office organizing for higher productivity
  • supporting “organizing-type/planning software” in technology

Will I Need to be Certified as a Professional Organizer?

While you really don’t have to get certified at NAPO, National Association of Professional Organizers, it does lend credibility to you and your skill.  You can also list your skills, expertise and business there.  NAPO also offers seminars, workshops, additional training, and networking as any trade or professional organization would.

NAPO also has members that reach out and assist those with chronic disorganization, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Again, you don’t have to be certified, since it is not a licensed or state regulated profession, but it does lend to more credibility.

What Other Special Skills or Computer Requirements Are Needed to Be a Professional Organizer?

As far as computer skills, just the basic are needed. However, it is a very good idea to have a SmartPhone with the latest camera to be able to snap pictures of the “before” or “after” areas to show clients or potential clients what you are capable of doing.  Or to show those traveling clients what you have done with their closet or spare room while they travel.

As far as aptitude goes, it is good to have:

  • a sense of space/geometric relationships
  • a sense of lighting and ergonomics
  • an understanding of productivity

Are There Work-at-Home Companies That Will Hire You to Be a Professional Organizer?

I haven’t seen any as of yet, but I am sure that some will get into the game.   I have seen freelance writing jobs on ProBlogger.net looking for professional organizers to write blog posts.  I have also seen telecommuting jobs on Indeed and FlexJobs as well as TaskRabbit for those wanting the expertise of a professional organizer.

You can also go out and market within your own network for private clients as well.

In Conclusion

As you can see, the field is still growing when it comes to becoming a professional organizer.  My advice?  Try it if you believe it would be a good fit for you.

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Darlean S George

May 31, 2016 at 10:44 pm

I am interested in the professional organization positions.

De-Iso

July 7, 2016 at 2:18 am

Great ideas. I’m currently a Tasker and finding that it’s a great way to gain experience with organizing. Even some tasks like unpacking and cleaning can help to build the skills necessary for organizing projects.

Whitney

December 2, 2016 at 11:08 am

I’m pursuing the career as a professional organizer. I have a few clients and tasks that need to be established. I enjoy organizing, planning and implemented projects. I have a Tumblr account and I blog about organizing. I even post pictures of before and after decluttering certain areas of a room. I thought about getting certified with NAPO. I’ve researched the program. I’ll apply for credibility. Thank you for this article.

Leisa Good

December 5, 2016 at 11:08 am

You are very welcome, Whitney. It is one of the best home businesses (but there are several others) out there! I always recommend it to people who just seem to have a knack for organizing. Best of luck.

Scarlet

February 2, 2017 at 7:32 pm

Ive been organizing for free for too long. Lets do it!