Cataloguer - World Coins

Description

Do you have a history of working with coins from all over the world? Launch your career at Heritage Auctions and immerse yourself in our World Coins department, where you'll get the opportunity to apply your research skills to uncover the history behind rare pieces and craft compelling descriptions for our prestigious auction events and catalogs. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and beyond, Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves over 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and more, achieving over $1.45 billion in revenues in 2022.

SUMMARY: Responsible for cataloging World Coins for our Select, Showcase, and Signature auctions, including attributing, describing, and estimating them.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Catalogs, evaluates, and attributes World Coins
• Assists with catalog production
• Other duties may be assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Self-motivation, intelligence, and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough
• Excellent communication skills: listening, written, and verbal

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Background in ancient history is ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of other areas of numismatics a plus
• Additional knowledge of world paper money and/or ancient coins is a plus but not required.
• Commercial or numismatic experience is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE