Customer Service Specialist - Zendesk Support

Customer Service Specialist – Zendesk Support

Reports to: Manager, Customer Experience

Work Type: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

Our client in the non-profit industry is hiring a Customer Service Specialist to support members through a fast-paced, service-focused environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems, and delivering a smooth support experience across phone, email, and chat channels.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a ticketing or CRM platform such as Zendesk or Salesforce and can confidently manage customer inquiries while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and empathy.

What You’ll Do

Customer Support & Experience

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, and live chat


• Respond to questions related to accounts, renewals, payments, and services


• Deliver timely, accurate, and professional support


• Build positive relationships through a customer-first approach


• Troubleshoot issues and escalate complex cases when needed

Ticketing & Account Management

• Manage and update customer records within Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar CRM systems


• Process account updates, renewals, refunds, and payments


• Maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions and case resolutions


• Monitor service queues and meet response time expectations

Team Collaboration & Operations

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve customer concerns


• Support operational projects and administrative tasks as needed


• Contribute ideas for improving processes and customer experience workflows

Training & Compliance

• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training programs


• Stay up to date on company policies, systems, and procedures


• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and financial guidelines

What You Bring

Experience & Background

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred


• 1+ year of customer service, support, call center, or member services experience


• Experience using Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar CRM/ticketing systems preferred


• Insurance, association, or membership-based industry experience is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Comfortable handling a high volume of customer interactions


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured environment


• Professional, empathetic, and solutions-oriented mindset


• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams

Work Environment

• Primarily remote schedule with onboarding requiring additional in-office training


• Remote with in-office requirement approximately 2x per month


• 35-hour work week with staggered shifts covering 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


• Call center/customer support environment with moderate activity levels


• Occasional overtime during peak periods

Additional Information

• No direct reports


• Equipment and systems provided


• Multiple start dates available in the coming weeks

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