Job Description
Call Center Agent YMCA Association Services
(Membership)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
Overview
The Y is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working together, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping deliver positive change. Character is what counts at the Y, where our values – caring, honesty, respect and responsibility – define our organizational culture. When you join our Y team, you will be guaranteed a network of compassionate people who will support you in reaching your professional and personal goals.
The Call Center Agent at our Member Experience Center will provide an exceptional Y Experience by engaging members via telephone, web chat or email. As part of the Y’s primary contact team, you will serve current and potential members who want to register for membership, programs, make adjustments to their accounts or seek other general information about the various programs and services the Y provides. The Contact Center Agent will work independently and as part of a team to meet/exceed established performance
Job Skills / Requirements
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming nature.
- Model the YMCA character and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility through your actions and conversations.
- Create an awesome Y Experience by responding to telephone, web chat or email inquiries with enthusiasm, care and tact.
- Utilize Listen First Skills to discover and meet the needs of current and potential members/program participants.
- Effectively utilize YMCA resources and reference material to resolve member issues independently and consistently provide first-call resolution.
- Work individually and as a team to meet/exceed established performance goals (i.e., availability, quality calls, first-call resolution, etc.).
- Document all notes and actions taken in the appropriate system(s).
- Identify and escalate issues to supervisors, as needed.
- Adhere to scheduled shift start and break times to optimize availability.
- Make the Y a happy place by nurturing positive relationships with members, program participants, volunteers and staff.
KNOW HOWS/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous customer service experience, with preference given to call center environment.
- Superior listening, verbal and written skills.
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- A strong commitment to nonprofit, mission-based work.
- Ability to work and communicate in a positive manner.
- Must be able to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to exercise poise, tactfulness, diplomacy and maintain confidentiality.
- Exemplifies YMCA values, leadership qualities and professional image.
- Enjoys building genuine relationships and is able to build rapport and credibility quickly. Genuinely cares about helping other reach their full potential.
- Energetic spirt, with ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as overtime.
- Thrives working in a fast-paced work environment, strives to meet/exceed performance goals and has passion for the Y cause.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Embraces change and the opportunity to perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired, but not required. Additional compensation may be considered for fluent spoken and written Spanish.
IMPACT ON THE END RESULT:
- This position will have a positive impact on the overall organizational effectiveness by providing an exceptional Y Experience, which in turn helps ensure successful mission delivery through membership, programs and other supportive services in the community.
- The effectiveness of this position is measured by consistently meeting/exceeding established member services performance goals (availability, quality calls, first-call resolution, etc.), as well as the sound fiscal position of the organization.
Education Requirements (Any)
Previous customer service experience, with preference given to call center environment.
High School Diploma or the equivalent
Additional Information / Benefits
An excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement Contribution, Community Wide Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age Child Care.
This job reports to the Member Experience Director
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends.
Number of Openings for this position: 1