PDX Customer Service Representative

VIP Hospitality LLC•Portland, OR

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Customer Service Representatives support incoming and outgoing domestic and international passengers at PDX Airport by delivering a proactive, friendly, and solutions-focused experience. The CSR helps keep passenger flow organized, provides clear wayfinding support, responds to concerns with professionalism, and works collaboratively with airport partners to promote a smooth checkpoint and arrivals experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred or required where applicable by contract or airport credentialing standards.
Previous customer service experience preferred, especially in hospitality, aviation, transportation, retail, or high-volume public-facing environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain all required airport badges, credentials, and clearances required for the assignment.
Must meet applicable minimum age and work authorization requirements for the position and location.
Basic knowledge of airport layout preferred; willingness to learn PDX Airport checkpoints, passenger flow, and partner procedures required.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear instructions to passengers.
Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude throughout the shift.
Stand and remain alert for extended periods at assigned posts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Walk, direct passengers, monitor queues, and provide assistance in busy airport areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Lift, move, or adjust stanchions or related queue-management equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Communicate clearly in person and by radio in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of airport layout preferred
Previous customer service experience preferred, especially in hospitality, aviation, transportation, retail, or high-volume public-facing environments.

Responsibilities

Assist passengers with locating checkpoints, lines, and appropriate airport resources while helping balance traffic in the lobby.
Monitor passenger flow and proactively support line management to reduce congestion and improve the traveler experience.
Learn and correctly operate stanchions at each checkpoint, including setting up, adjusting, and correcting queue layouts as needed.
Work alongside PDX Terminal Operations, TSA, VIP Hospitality leadership, and other airport partners to support smooth checkpoint operations.
Identify potential service or crowd-flow concerns early and communicate updates to team leads, supervisors, or management.
Handle passenger concerns professionally and seek timely resolution or escalation to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional presence in assigned lobby or checkpoint areas.
Use radios and other approved communication tools to provide timely, accurate status updates.
Follow instructions from team leads, supervisors, and management, and communicate operational concerns as soon as practical.
Support teammates during peak periods and remain flexible as passenger volumes, checkpoint needs, or assignments change.
Follow all applicable airport, TSA, Customs and Border Protection, client, and VIP Hospitality procedures and safety expectations.