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If you’re looking to hire someone to post yard signs, there is a job post template from the folks at SimpleCrew that is proven to get good sign placers in record time.
Use the job post template below and adapt it to however you like:
SIGN PLACERS WANTED
Outdoor sign placers are needed.
A flexible schedule preferably works in the evening.
$15-20 an hour.
Start immediately.
Need a smartphone with data and the ability to download 1-3 apps and ability to take pictures.
Must be able to use a hammer tacker.
Must be able to get the job done each week.
Must have a reliable vehicle.
Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds if signs are delivered to you.
Training will be provided.
Learn business while getting paid!
Open to delivery and rideshare drivers to get paid while out making deliveries and rides.
Follow the next five steps to create a job post on Craigslist.
When we’re looking to hire sign placers, Craigslist works the best.
After all, it’s the most popular website for finding part-time jobs and gigs.
Step 1: Go to Craigslist.org
Click on the “create a posting” link on the main page. This will let you easily create a job post for an entire city to see.
The image below shows you where to find that link.
Step 2: Select the “gig offered” option.
It’s the best option to choose when you’re looking for help.
Step 3: Choose either the “event” or “labor” option.
From our experience, both of them can attract good sign placers and get you the best results.
Step 4: Use the “Job Post Template”
Just copy and paste the template into these sections:
Step 5: Add Images
If you have any pictures or examples of the signs you need to have placed, upload a picture to your listing.
Listings with pictures are far more likely to get noticed and responded to.
Step 6: Review and Approve Post
Review your work and approve it for posting.
If you see anything that needs to be changed, you can click the appropriate buttons to go back and make edits before it goes live.
Step 7: Pay and Post
A job posting will cost you $3 to complete. Pay the toll and watch your post go live!
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And now you’re done! 🙌
Sit back and watch the applicants roll in.
Wait… there's more!?
You see, posting a job on Craigslist is easy.
And getting the applicants is also… easy.
The next challenge is WHAT to do once the applicants respond to your job posting.
Will you hire the first person who applied for your job post!?
Probably not.
That’s why we dedicated an entire blog post to help you navigate the hiring process after posting a job on Craigslist.
In this next post, you will learn:
- How to interview applicants fast
- 3-point checklist to spot a good sign placer
- How to systematize your yard signs
So, if you’re unsure what to do after you posted a job on Craigslist, go ahead and click the below:
How to Hire a Yard Sign Placer In Under 7.5 minutes
And if you want a super simple way to manage your sign placers, be sure to check out the SimpleCrew app. It's a BRILLIANT way to manage sign placing jobs and workers in one place. Here's a quick overview on how it works.
SimpleCrew gives real estate investors an easy system for tracking yard signs designed to crush your bottom-line goals, such as increasing phone calls from motivated sellers, streamlining marketing campaigns, and scaling your field marketing teams into multiple markets. Click here to learn more.
