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Customer Service Specialist – Zendesk Support

Job in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60019, USA
Listing for: NextPlay Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
  • Customer Service/HelpDesk
    HelpDesk/Support, Customer Service Rep, Bilingual, Customer Success Mgr./ CSM
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 26 USD Hourly USD 20.00 26.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Reports to: Manager, Customer Experience

Work Type: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $20–$26/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 elevate 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
  • 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
Additional Information
  • Equipment and systems provided
  • Multiple start dates available in the coming weeks
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