Customer Service Representative II, Spanish Language Services

Customer Service Representative II, Spanish Language Services

Job Category : Customer Service

Requisition Number : CUSTO001470

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• Posted : July 12, 2024
• Full-Time

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Remote work is a possibility
Boston, MA, USA

Remote work is a possibility
Boston, MA, USA

You will provide services in English and at least one other language on behalf of The Mother Church (TMC) and the Christian Science Publishing Society (CSPS). You must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish. Representatives receive inquiries via phone, email and mail; analyze questions and issues; research answers; and provide solutions and information to customers. You will work independently to ensure all interactions are handled in a timely, accurate, and loving manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides first-class customer service on all customer interactions. (40%)
  • Processes and responds to emails and calls in an efficient manner, improving daily volume and quality with training and experience;
  • Sends out most email responses without review;
  • Calls customers as needed to convey information and assist with basic troubleshooting and site navigation;
  • Provides support for calls from Reading Rooms, customers and members requiring help with ordering and other business needs;
  • Uses exceptional communication skills by mirroring and listening, having a solution-oriented approach, and by under-promising and over-delivering.
  • Handles technical questions related to cookies, login issues, issues on mobile devices, eReaders, video webcasts, podcasts, etc. Comfortable handling questions for both Mac and PC computers.
  • Reads and understands subscription and product accounts and conveys the necessary information to customers, handling transactions as required;
  • Obtains and uses thorough product and organizational knowledge about TMC & CSPS – including ready access to information about Church, Library and CSPS events and resources – and integrates this information into communications that inform and up-sell to customers.
  • Masters and leverages knowledge of 3-5 complex fulfillment systems to best serve customers;
  • Familiarizes self with all of the self-service and account management portals available to subscribers;
  • Transacts all orders accurately and efficiently;
  • Is aware of and responsive to customer service levels for calls and emails, including contact volume, queues, and wait times, exhibiting a sense of urgency about helping the customer;
  • Thrives in an atmosphere of problem-solving and assisting customers with their desire to access content.
• Supports the foreign language services of the department. (40%)
  • Serves individuals, reading rooms and organizations/groups in the international field:
    • Places orders, processes payments and handles subscription/product related inquiries.
  • Works closely with the International Services department, supporting the Literature Assistance Program:
    • Assists with translations and inbound/outbound phone calls:
    • Troubleshoots and resolves delivery and order issues:
    • Clarifies program processes and practices.
  • Serves as liaison with the Office of Language Services department:
    • Processes and facilitates CCC email translation requests;
    • Ensures translated communication with OLS, clients and customers are clear, accurate and properly formatted;
    • Reviews receipts provided by OLS for translators’ work regarding these requests.
• Contributes to team oriented work as part of the CCC Team. (10%)
  • Takes proactive action in a quick-paced, fluid work environment.
  • Proactively works to improve processes;
  • Demonstrates a willingness to adapt to change, and eagerness to learn new things and contribute toward progressive change.
• Acquires needed information and communicates customer needs to interested parties. (10%)
  • Uses tools available to stay up-to-date on information, policies, and offers by attending and participating in update training meetings, visiting TMC/CSPS Websites regularly for latest information, and keeping resource materials organized and easily accessible;
  • Provides regular customer feedback to CCC Leadership;
  • Completes other projects as needed in support of TMC and CSPS.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships

Regular Contacts

This position has regular contact with customers, clients, employees, managers, vendors, and other professionals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

A college degree and two years of work experience in a customer-related field are required; experience in translation and communicating in the desired language is preferred. Experience with writing and customer communications is important, as well as proficiency in the use of modern computer technology. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish is required.

Knowledge/Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with an excellent knowledge of customer service principles and applications. Ability to take proactive action in a quick-paced, fluid work environment. Demonstrates a willingness to adapt to change, and eagerness to learn new things and contribute toward progressive change. Basic familiarity with the offerings of The Mother Church and the Christian Science Publishing Society is required.

This position regularly works in an office environment, but can be supported remotely or onsite.

Engagement with Christian Science

Mother Church membership is preferred.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.