Customer Care Coordinator

Michigan Humane • Detroit, MI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities. The Customer Care Coordinator is responsible for answering a multi-line phone in a prompt and professional manner, providing information and answering questions regarding Michigan Humane (MH) programs and services.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
• Associate's Degree, or at least two years of completed college coursework preferred
• A minimum of 3 years Call Center or Customer Service experience
• Experience answering a multi-line phone and working with a computer-based appointment system (or similar application)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively as a team.
• Good decision-making skills, strong emotional intelligence, and attention to detail
• Exhibit compassion towards animals and their owners, without judgement.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience counseling emotional callers would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Answer phones.
• Set appointments, discuss fees, explain payment process, and submit request on the client’s behalf such as prescription refills and food orders.
• Explain MH procedures.
• Counsel callers and provide information about MH resources available to them.
• Provide counseling and/or schedule appointments for euthanasia services.
• Advise callers of the correct holding facility in their area for stray animals or where to go to look for their lost pets.
• Provide information to callers regarding adoptable pets at the MH, the adoption process, and donations
• Generate reports and complete data entry for all adopted animals and shelter animals needing medical care.
• Promote MH programs and general goodwill among clients and staff.
• Attend special fundraising and adoption events when requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Human & Pet Bereavement
• Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
• Relaxed dress code
• Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
• Animal food discount
• Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend
• Sabbatical Policy
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
• Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree