Technical Service Specialist

National Safety Council; Itasca (IL); Remote; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Flexible work

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Training reimbursement

Student loan payoff

Casual dress code

Job summary

National Safety Council is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to provide remote, multichannel support for our web-based eLearning platform. You will handle inquiries via phone, chat, and email, perform Level 2 troubleshooting, and develop training materials to ensure consistent service.

The role includes coaching teammates, QA support, and creating process docs while maintaining contact center metrics and user acceptance testing for LMS software updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three years in customer service in a contact center.
• At least two years training others in a contact center.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and contact center software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Handle support calls, chat, email and other inquiries for web-based eLearning platform.
• Provide Level 2 support and troubleshooting for software/hardware.
• Draft and support professional template emails and chat responses.
• Train new and existing colleagues in customer contacts and eLearning support.
• Create training plans, process docs, user guides, and job aids.
• Design and update data tracking for service and center metrics.
• Conduct user acceptance testing for LMS implementations and updates.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team oriented

Data entry accuracy

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Explain technical issues

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contact center software

Job description

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.

We are currently looking for a Technical Service Specialistto join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:

The Technical Service Specialist provides multichannel customer support-including Level 2 assistance-for users of a webbased eLearning platform and related computer systems. It combines direct technical troubleshooting with the creation of templates, process documentation, and training materials to ensure consistent, highquality service. The position also trains and coaches team members, supports quality assurance efforts, conducts user acceptance testing, and maintains data tracking for contact center operations. Additional duties may be assigned to support overall team performance and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do:

• Professionally handle support calls, chat, email and/or other communication from users with inquiries, including those that require support with web-based eLearning software platform, meeting defined performance metrics, quality, and customer satisfaction standards, and meeting all program regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of computer software, hardware, and procedures to guide users and identify, investigate, and resolve user inquiries with computer software and hardware.
• Draft and support the implementation of professional template emails and chat customer responses to enable efficient, simultaneous support of multiple customer conversations.
• Provide Level 2 customer support via escalated phone calls, chat, and email.
• Expertly train new and existing colleagues to handle customer contacts, including eLearning support, while meeting defined quality and customer satisfaction standards.
• Design and create training plans, process documents, user guides, skill assessment tests, job aids, contact flows, and other resources to support team performance and consistency.
• Assist with quality assurance monitoring and evaluation. Identify repetitive errors and other opportunity areas to resolve through additional training and/or resource creation/improvement.
• Conduct deskside coaching, mentoring, and team continuing education sessions based on quality assurance evaluation and team feedback.
• Conduct user acceptance testing for learning management system implementation, fixes, and updates.
• Create process documentation associated with learning management system activities and functionality.
• Design and update data tracking related to service, support, and contact center metrics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We're Looking for Someone with:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience providing customer service in a contact center environment, with previous experience providing customer technical support by phone, chat, and/or email.
• At least two years of experience training others, preferably in a contact center environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-related contact center software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong customer service and team orientation.
• Data entry accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to explain technical issues to technical and nontechnical employees and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn an array of computer hardware and software.
• This is a remote position
• Hourly rate: $21.75 (English Only) 22.75 (Bilingual Spanish).

Reasons You'll Love it here:

NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life. We offer the following:

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay down
• Dress for your day

Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step.

It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!

NSC is a Recovery-Friendly Workplace.

We support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder by fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and support. We provide access to confidential resources, reasonable accommodations, and a work environment that values your journey and contributions.

NSC is an equal opportunity employer.