Sports Cards & Collectibles Reviewing Associate

Sports Cards & Collectibles Reviewing Associate Arena Club - 3.8 Beaverton, OR Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Authentication Google Sheets Database systems OSHA Multilingual Archives experience Moving Data reporting Metrics Reporting Incident Escalation Inventory management software SQL Quality performance measurement Business intelligence tools Theft prevention procedures Archival Collection Management Document review Cleaning Chain of custody Proper evidence handling Production efficiency metrics Asset protection Data analytics tools Escalation handling Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Communication skills Entry level Quality data entry Full Job Description Sports Cards & Collectibles Reviewing Associate About Arena Club Arena Club, co-founded by 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and entrepreneur Brian Lee, is revolutionizing the trading card industry. We're home to the first-ever digital card show, where fans buy, sell, and showcase trading cards like never before. With transparent grading, secure vaulting, and personalized online showrooms, we're on a mission to make collecting more accessible, secure, and fun. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting started, Arena Club is where passion meets innovation. About the Role We're looking for a Sports Cards & Collectibles Reviewing Associate to join our fast-paced operations team. In this role, you'll inspect, handle, and document sports cards and other collectibles before they move into grading and vaulting. You'll play a key part in ensuring accuracy, safe handling, and chain-of-custody compliance while helping to protect some of the hobby's most valuable assets. If you're detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about collectibles, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Be Doing Authenticity Checks:

Review stock/print features, foils, holograms, and text; escalate anything suspicious.

Data Entry & Reporting:

Enter and verify card attributes (set, card #, parallels, autos/mem, serials, variants) and provide metrics on accuracy, throughput, and blockers.

Safe Handling:

Sleeve and top-load items, avoid micro-damage, and maintain clean-surface protocols for high-value property.

Throughput & SLA:

Hit daily/weekly throughput goals while maintaining accuracy and on-time handoffs.

Policies & Security:

Follow loss-prevention protocols, clean-desk rules, and audit requirements in a secure, camera-covered environment. What We're Looking For Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive, time-boxed workflows. Comfort working in inventory systems and Google Sheets (lookups, filters, pivots, conditional formatting, basic charting). Strong process discipline (SOPs, chain-of-custody, clean-desk protocols). Integrity and discretion when handling high-value customer property. Clear communication skills to escalate issues quickly. Ability to lift/move bins up to ~25-30 lbs. and perform fine motor work for extended periods. Must be able to pass a background check. Bonus Points For Experience with grading, authentication, or collectibles marketplaces. Deep set knowledge (Topps Chrome, Prizm, Select, vintage sets) and/or TCGs (Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!). Familiarity with counterfeit/alteration detection. Exposure to SQL/BI tools for operational metrics. Multilingual or regional market expertise. Archival or OSHA handling experience. Benefits Competitive pay Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Disability and Life Insurance Vacation and Sick Time Room for growth in a fast-growing startup Work alongside passionate collectors and industry innovators Apply Today! If you're excited to be on the frontlines of the collectibles industry and want to play a key role in protecting and processing customer assets, join the Arena Club team today. We welcome all backgrounds—whether you come from a card shop, e-commerce, or simply have a love for collectibles, we want to hear from you!

Location:

Beaverton, OR (On-Site)

Job Type:

Full-Time |

Entry-Level Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day Shift | Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week