Sports Cards & Collectibles Reviewing Associate at Arena Club

<h1><strong>Sports Cards &amp; Collectibles Reviewing Associate</strong></h1> <h3><strong>About Arena Club</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for a Sports Cards &amp; 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.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Authenticity Checks:</strong> Review stock/print features, foils, holograms, and text; escalate anything suspicious.</li> <li><strong>Data Entry &amp; Reporting:</strong> Enter and verify card attributes (set, card #, parallels, autos/mem, serials, variants) and provide metrics on accuracy, throughput, and blockers.</li> <li><strong>Safe Handling:</strong> Sleeve and top-load items, avoid micro-damage, and maintain clean-surface protocols for high-value property.</li> <li><strong>Throughput &amp; SLA:</strong> Hit daily/weekly throughput goals while maintaining accuracy and on-time handoffs.</li> <li><strong>Policies &amp; Security:</strong> Follow loss-prevention protocols, clean-desk rules, and audit requirements in a secure, camera-covered environment.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive, time-boxed workflows.</li> <li>Comfort working in inventory systems and Google Sheets (lookups, filters, pivots, conditional formatting, basic charting).</li> <li>Strong process discipline (SOPs, chain-of-custody, clean-desk protocols).</li> <li>Integrity and discretion when handling high-value customer property.</li> <li>Clear communication skills to escalate issues quickly.</li> <li>Ability to lift/move bins up to ~25–30 lbs. and perform fine motor work for extended periods.</li> <li>Must be able to pass a background check.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Bonus Points For</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with grading, authentication, or collectibles marketplaces.</li> <li>Deep set knowledge (Topps Chrome, Prizm, Select, vintage sets) and/or TCGs (Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!).</li> <li>Familiarity with counterfeit/alteration detection.</li> <li>Exposure to SQL/BI tools for operational metrics.</li> <li>Multilingual or regional market expertise.</li> <li>Archival or OSHA handling experience.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Health, Dental, and Vision insurance</li> <li>Disability and Life Insurance</li> <li>Vacation and Sick Time</li> <li>Room for growth in a fast-growing startup</li> <li>Work alongside passionate collectors and industry innovators</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Apply Today!</strong></h3> <p>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!</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaverton, OR (On-Site)<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time | Entry-Level<br><strong>Pay:</strong> $20.00 – $24.00 per hour<br><strong>Schedule:</strong> Day Shift | Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week</p>