Contact Center Associate

BECU; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

4% 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO + Exchange Program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Contact Center Associate in Washington to deliver high-quality service to members. You will handle 70–100 inbound calls daily, document interactions, and strive for metrics like AHT, quality, and member satisfaction.

You'll work in a fast-paced, multi-system environment, with training remote initially and then rotating schedules including evenings and weekends. A High School Diploma or higher is required, with customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher required.
• Minimum 1 year in customer service requested.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle 70–100 inbound calls per day in a fast-paced contact center.
• Deliver high-quality, empathetic service aligned with KPIs (AHT, quality, member survey).
• Resolve inquiries and escalations using sound judgment and creativity.
• Navigate 15–20 systems daily to research and resolve member questions.
• Meet schedule adherence and attendance targets and follow procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the member experience.

Skills

Customer service

Call handling

Empathy

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $21.78-$26.63 hourly. The full Pay Range is $21.65-$31.44 hourly. hourly.

BENEFITS – Because People Helping People Starts With Supporting You

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

Impact You’ll Make

As a Contact Center Associate, you’ll support BECU members by managing 70-100 inbound calls a day, resolving inquiries, documenting interactions, and meeting performance metrics for quality, productivity, and satisfaction. Your service and problem‑solving skills will help members navigate complex needs while upholding BECU’s high service standards.

Location:

Candidates must reside in WA, OR, or ID

Remote Training:

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM PST

Post‑Training:

As a Contact Center Associate you are expected to be flexible to work our hours of operation. Contact Center availability needs are: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM PST and Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PST. Schedules are based on business needs; 30‑day notice provided for shifts outside bid.

What You’ll Do

• Handle 70–100 inbound calls per day in a fast‑paced contact center.
• Deliver high‑quality, empathetic service aligned with call quality standards that align with our KPIs of average handle time, quality, and member survey.
• Resolve member inquiries and escalations using sound judgment and creativity.
• Able to adapt across multiple credit union functions while leveraging 15–20 systems a day to research and resolve member questions.
• Meet performance standards for schedule adherence, attendance, and process procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the member experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma + 1 year experience in customer service, or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience required.

Preferred

• 1 year of contact center experience.
• 1 year of financial institution experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable in a high‑volume, metrics-driven environment.
• Successful completion of in-house training program after hire with no missed training sessions.Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle escalated calls with professionalism.

Why BECU

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team cultureOpportunity to make a meaningful impact for members every day

EEO Statement

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.