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Customer Service Specialist – Zendesk Support

rosemont, IL

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Job description

Customer Service Specialist – Zendesk Support

Reports to: Manager, Customer Experience

Work Type: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

Our client in the non-profit industry is hiring a Customer Service Specialist to support members through a fast-paced, service-focused environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems, and delivering a smooth support experience across phone, email, and chat channels.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a ticketing or CRM platform such as Zendesk or Salesforce and can confidently manage customer inquiries while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and empathy.

What You’ll Do

Customer Support & Experience

Serve as a primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, and live chat

Respond to questions related to accounts, renewals, payments, and services

Deliver timely, accurate, and professional support

Build positive relationships through a customer-first approach

Troubleshoot issues and escalate complex cases when needed

Ticketing & Account Management

Manage and update customer records within Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar CRM systems

Process account updates, renewals, refunds, and payments

Maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions and case resolutions

Monitor service queues and meet response time expectations

Team Collaboration & Operations

Work cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve customer concerns

Support operational projects and administrative tasks as needed

Contribute ideas for improving processes and customer experience workflows

Training & Compliance

Participate in onboarding and ongoing training programs

Stay up to date on company policies, systems, and procedures

Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and financial guidelines

What You Bring

Experience & Background

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

1+ year of customer service, support, call center, or member services experience

Experience using Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar CRM/ticketing systems preferred

Insurance, association, or membership-based industry experience is a plus

Skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Comfortable handling a high volume of customer interactions

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured environment

Professional, empathetic, and solutions-oriented mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams

Work Environment

Primarily remote schedule with onboarding requiring additional in-office training

Remote with in-office requirement approximately 2x per month

35-hour work week with staggered shifts covering 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call center/customer support environment with moderate activity levels

Occasional overtime during peak periods

Additional Information

No direct reports

Equipment and systems provided

Multiple start dates available in the coming weeks

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