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Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
LOCATION:
South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid time off
401k savings plans
Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate based on experience
SUMMARY: We are seeking an attentive and meticulous Proofer for our Ancient and World Coins department to join our team. This entry-level position is tailored for individuals with an interest in numismatics, eager to ensure the accuracy and consistency of our coin descriptions before they reach our catalog. By focusing on this specialized proofing, you will be playing a crucial role in maintaining the quality of our offerings while freeing up our more seasoned staff for advanced tasks.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proofing Descriptions: Diligently review and proof descriptions of Ancient and World Coins ensuring accuracy and adherence to our format standards.
Metal Type Verification: Confirm the listed metal types for each coin, ensuring they are accurate and complete.
Investment Gold Verification: Double-check the identification and labeling of Investment Gold lots, ensuring they comply with our standards.
Formatting Consistency: Ensure that all descriptions follow our established formatting conventions, making necessary adjustments as needed.
Collaboration: Work closely with catalogers and other proofers to ensure a high level of accuracy and consistency across all listings.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the numismatics field, especially regarding Ancient and World Coins, to ensure the highest level of accuracy in proofing.
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Basic knowledge of or strong interest in numismatics, particularly in the area of Ancient and World Coins.
Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to tasks.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Prior experience in proofing or cataloging is a plus, but not required.
This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of numismatics while contributing significantly to our catalog’s quality and accuracy. By joining our team, you will not only gain specialized knowledge but also provide invaluable support to our experienced staff, enabling them to focus on complex cataloging and other high-level tasks.
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE