Authentication Training Admin - Temporary

Back to jobs New Authentication Training Admin - Temporary Easton, Pennsylvania, United States Apply About the Team At GOAT Group, our Authentication Operations team is essential in educating, training and supporting the Authenticators in physical and digital operations. With the partnership of the operations and retail leaders they focus on ensuring we are creating the best-in-class authenticators by providing them the tools and training they need to verify every product is accurate and authentic. Role Overview The Authentication Training Admin is an in-flow authentication role empowered to support Authentication coordination and improve process success within their facility. This role formalizes critical on-site Authentication Operations responsibilities, freeing up Ops leadership capacity and facilitating connection with Authentication Operations. This role is also designed to act as an incubator for future Ops/Authentication leaders in the network. In this role, you will: Collaborate with regional Auth Trainers to confirm verdicts for FORs, Escalations, or other high-touch authentication situations Provide photos to Training and assist in reaching a consensus verdict within an 8-working-hour SLA. Support daily fulfillment, in-flow Authentication, and operational processes as needed Sets an example for other authenticators by maintaining consistently excellent adherence to the product verification process and accurately inputting SKU, Size, and Condition data into Admin Accountable to Accuracy Targets and Role-Specific throughput targets (70-80% of base) Facilitate secondary auth and remote auth confirmations for their facility Act as point of contact between Authentication Operations and Ops Leadership within their facility Facilitate communication between Training, Ops Leadership, and Authenticators. Accountability and routine updates to Ops Leadership about training coordination. Maintain close working relationships with Regional Auth Trainers and other Auth Ops members. (sync weekly, collaborate on remote auth verdicts daily) Independently identify, report, and resolve systemic risks within the authentication process as they arise Enable Regional Auth Trainers with real-time information and photos regarding: Changes in checkpoints SKUs with emerging risk  Early-release products Country of origin variations Support Authentication Operations in root cause analysis and corrective action to solve authentication challenges within a 24-hour SLA Assist in performing authentication audits Collect and provide photos of products Participate in building assessments, coordinating training plans and supporting sessions at their facility Actively relay new auth information from Training org to facility authenticators Assist Regional Trainers with implementing real-time training/refreshers as needed for SKUs with emerging risk Easy 1-2 point silhouettes  Silhouettes needing immediate coverage Make/administer assessments Assist in training case studies Collaborate with Content & Launch and Regional Training Teams to implement workflow interventions to improve authenticator performance. Contribute to Auth Content in collaboration with the Content team via product imaging, research and auth notes.  We are looking for: Independently Motivated, Honest and Authentic Strong sense of user empathy and a desire to prevent fraud 2+ years of relevant experience in authentication Knowledge of the current authentication and operations landscape and the ability to adapt to changes Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making Organizational and time management skills  Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills Strong written and oral communication GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries. GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries. Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers. Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible. The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator. GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants .  If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice. 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