Client First Customer Advocate, First Financial Bank

Education At Work, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking enthusiastic team members to join their Client First Center. This fully remote position offers a chance to engage with customers across multiple channels, including phone, email, and social media. You'll develop essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while enjoying competitive pay and tuition assistance. With a focus on professional development, this role provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in customer support, preparing you for future career success. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Mentorship/Coaching opportunities

Paid in-person training

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills and customer engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer inquiries through various channels.
• Recognize sales opportunities and refer clients to sales associates.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Dependability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Client First Center team member, you will engage with customers through various support channels, which may include incoming phone calls, emails, social media, and/or online chat.

Customer support is essential in modern business operations and is vital across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and IT. Working in customer support provides valuable opportunities for professional development, particularly in skills that are applicable across many job sectors. Here are some of the key skills you will enhance and demonstrate to future employers through your experience in this role:

Effective communication in a business environment

Problem-solving abilities

Dependability and a strong work ethic

Adaptability and flexibility

Teamwork and collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Answer customer inquiries about bank products and services through phone, email, social media, and online chat.
• Recognize sales opportunities and refer clients to sales associates.
• Remain current on products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Resolve customer issues through account research and utilization of support materials and resources.
• Perform customer account transaction and maintenance activities accurately.
• Strive for first contact resolution of customer inquiries, transactions, and problem resolution.
• Escalate customer requests requiring additional knowledge or expertise as defined by department leadership.

Student Benefits

• Competitive pay with wages starting at $14 an hour.
• Fully remote position.
• Earn tuition assistance as you work.
• Mentorship/Coaching opportunities.
• Paid in-person training. (Training will be held in Greensburg, IN)

Work Requirements / Expectations

• Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks, seek assistance when needed, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with customers over the phone, and dedicated to providing exceptional service.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a positive attitude in all customer interactions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to meeting departmental and individual goals, including call metrics and quality standards.
• Maintain PCI Compliant workspace.

Availability

• Must create a 20+ hour weekly schedule within First Financial Bank's Hours of Operation:
• Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm EST
• Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm EST
• Sunday: Closed
• Must have two weeknight closing shifts (until 8 pm EST) in a weekly schedule, as well as at least 2 hours on Saturdays.

$14 - $14 an hour

Non-Exempt

About Education at Work

Education At Work (E@W) enables students from traditionally underserved communities to secure a high-quality post-graduation job through evidence-informed work-based learning programs. E@W aims to equip students with the high-value skills and experiences sought in the professional world by offering meaningful work opportunities.

Please note: EAW is NOT considered an On-Campus Employer and cannot accept CPT/OPT sponsorships.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN / EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY (AAP/EEO) STATEMENT:

Education at Work (E@W) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, E@W complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. EAW expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of E@W’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EACH JOB MUST BE IDENTIFIED. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE POSITION AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO HOLDS THE JOBS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.