Customer Experience Associate

Kate McLeod; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Customer Experience Associate, where your role will be to create magical moments through exceptional customer service. In this part-time remote position, you will engage with customers across various platforms, turning inquiries into delightful experiences. Your empathy and problem-solving skills will shine as you navigate challenges and foster loyalty. This role not only offers a flexible schedule but also allows you to be part of a diverse team committed to wellness and sustainability. If you are passionate about skincare and customer care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years in customer support for a DTC or lifestyle brand.
• Stellar written communication skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of the brand across email, chat, and social media.
• Resolve customer issues and build authentic connections.

Skills

Customer Support Experience

Written Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Skincare

Tools

Gorgias

Shopify

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Who We Are

Kate McLeod creates effective, good-for-you products that help customers find moments of intentioned self care in their lives. Our hero product is the Body Stone, an innovative solid moisturizer that melts into the skin on contact. It's designed to be used daily and turns something quotidian into an intentioned moment of self care — a source of everyday magic.

Location: Remote (US / Eastern Time Zone, with East Coast Preferred)

Schedule: Part-Time (15-25 hours / week, including some weekend coverage)

Hourly Rate: $22 - $30 / hour, based on experience

About Kate McLeod

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature's most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

We're best known for The Body Stone—a moisturizing lotion bar that melts on contact with dry skin, delivering a deep-conditioning treatment that's clinically proven to boost moisture levels and keep you hydrated for 72 hours.

About the Role

We're looking for a warm, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Customer Experience Associate to join our growing team. In this part-time, remote role, you'll act as the voice of Kate McLeod, helping us deepen customer loyalty and elevate every interaction. You'll be responsible for responding to customer inquiries, resolving issues with grace, and turning everyday interactions into moments of magic for our loyal customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the voice of Kate McLeod across email, chat, and social media DMs using our CX platform, Gorgias
  
  
  
  

• Build authentic connections and engage with customers in a manner that reflects our brand's warmth, mindfulness, and elevated tone
• Thoughtfully resolve issues, from shipping and product concerns to account and order management, ensuring timely follow-up
• Document and tag conversations appropriately to support data-driven insights and improve our CX processes
• Identify opportunities to surprise and delight our community with personalized gestures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, and Product teams to troubleshoot and surface customer insights
• Stay current on our product assortment and offer tailored recommendations based on customer needs
• Maintain grace and professionalism, especially during challenging interactions
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a customer support or community role for a DTC or lifestyle brand
• Proficiency with Gorgias and other customer support tools (e.g., Shopify, Okendo, Rise.ai, Recharge, WMS system, Google Workspace, Slack)
• Stellar written communication skills—you write clearly, thoughtfully, and have the capability to create brand-aligned communications
• A calm, empathetic problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Passion for skincare, wellness, and/or sustainable living is a plus
• Availability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including at least one weekend shift per week
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically for semi-annual company-wide gatherings
  
  

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees' differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.