PSA Grader, Santa Ana

About the role

Collectors is seeking PSA Graders to join our team. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to help collectors pursue their passions. Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive industry knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports, non-sports and TCG collectibles, be an expert in PSA's authentication and grading standards, and be able to add experience and depth to PSA's Grading Team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert of PSA’s card authentication and grading standards
• Serve as an expert in PSA’s processing procedures and protocols
• Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, or TCG depending on the PSA business needs) in an expedient manner but without compromising accuracy
• Maintain individual daily grading production goals
• Improve knowledge and skill with active personal research and experience
• Stay up-to-date with current industry developments and news, especially as it pertains to new counterfeits and alteration methods circulating the market
• Maintain quality of grading product
• Share knowledge to help improve the skill of the PSA Grading Team
• Engage with and participate in monthly meetings and re-training sessions as needed to help further develop skills and enhance hobby knowledge

Requirements

• Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports, non-sports and TCG collectibles
• Expert in the various counterfeits and counterfeiting/card doctoring methods that exist in the card industry (across all categories)
• Expert-level understanding and comprehension of the card grading system and standards
• Exhibit strong research skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong organization skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity
• Able to work in a positive team environment
• Detail oriented and able to focus over long stretches of time
• Thrives in a high-paced environment
• 1 - 3 years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer or collector

Qualifications

• Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time
• Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds
• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Visual Requirements: Using vision aiding devices, as well as sitting in dark or dimly lit rooms with soft desk lighting

Skills

• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Problem solving
• Research

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Additional Benefits
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Hours
• Fun Working Environment

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $25-$30. Actual compensation in this range will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

Schedule

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.