Bilingual Member Contact Specialist I

RiseMe; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave (after one year)

Tuition reimbursement (after one year)

Learning and development programs

Free telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness initiatives

Paid community volunteer hours

Bilingual premium for this role

Job summary

Advia Credit Union is seeking a Member Contact Specialist in a hybrid full-time role to deliver exceptional service to members. You will handle inquiries, process account service tasks, and suggest suitable financial products while upholding accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience, strong communication, and a collaborative, proactive mindset. The position emphasizes bilingual proficiency (Spanish) and a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be coached.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to ask questions for clarification.
• Patience.
• Customer service experience is preferred, but we can teach this too!
• A team centered mentality.
• A passion for helping people.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service and support to our members and fellow Advia team members.
• Answer member questions, service accounts, and recommend products and services that fit their financial needs.
• Handle incoming calls and offer solutions (products, services, or resources) to create an exceptional experience.
• Be the voice of Advia for our members.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong communication

Ask questions for clarification

Patience

Customer service experience

Team-centered mentality

Passion for helping people

Job description

Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid #LI-HYBRID

Entry Salary Range: $16.06-$19.27 per hour with an incentive opportunity based on individual performance.

Advia offers a bilingual premium for this role. This premium acknowledges and compensates bilingual employees who regularly use their language skills to assist our members. Proficiency testing is required, with a specific need for Spanish language proficiency.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We’re committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance through a robust benefits offering:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.

Financial Peace of Mind

• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Time Off

• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave*.

Professional Growth

• Learning and development programs, plus tuition reimbursement* to support your career journey.

Additional Perks

• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid Community Action Volunteer Hours

*Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement are available after one year of service.

Advia offers a bilingual premium for this role. This premium acknowledges and compensates bilingual employees who regularly use their language skills to assist our members. Proficiency testing is required, with a specific need for Spanish language proficiency.

What you’ll do

You will get to provide outstanding service and support to our members and your fellow Advians. You will be the expert, to answer member’s questions, service their accounts, and recommend products and services that will best fit their financial needs. You will receive incoming calls and offer solutions whether that be a product, service or resource that the caller requires (or could benefit from) while creating an exceptional experience. You will get to be the voice of Advia.

What to know about Advia

Advia is a fast-growing Credit Union. We are in the top 3% of credit unions in the United States and serve almost 200,000 members with assets over $3 Billion. We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and have a passion for placing our members needs above all else. Our culture can only be described as “work hard, play hard.”

Why you should work for us

There are a lot of reasons why you should join the Advia team. As a team member of Advia, you can expect regular and constructive guidance, development opportunities, great benefits, dedicated co-workers, and engaged leaders. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and are a proud Veteran & Military Friendly Employer. We would encourage you to come see the Advia life!

Excited to hear more…here are the deets of the position:

We are looking for people that are dedicated, driven and willing. Fostering relationships and building trust is what we do! Our members depend on us to display the highest level of service by maintaining accuracy/confidentiality/efficiency, knowing our products and services, and offering them the best solutions to fit their needs. Advia’s Member Contact Specialists are always geared up and ready to provide quick responses and on the spot solutions. This position is very fast paced and fun! So, get your positive, outgoing, people helping people mentality ready and make sure you are verbally ready to rock and roll while you are here!

What you’ll need

• A willingness to learn and desire to be coached.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to ask questions for clarification.
• Patience.
• Customer service experience is strongly preferred, but we can teach this too!
• A team centered mentality.
• A passion for helping people.

Want to see more?

Check us out on our social media for an inside look at what the #advialife is all about.