Goodwill Boston Career Center - Customer Service Specialist

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries•Boston, MA

About The Position

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries' mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Not charity, but a chance. SUMMARY: The Customer Service Specialist (CSS) staffs the resource room and provides direct assistance to customers seeking employment-related services and training. Provides information to customers on available programs, resources, workshops, and other services. Assists customers with accessing available tools and resources. Responds to calls and emails and follows-up with customers on employment information and surveys.

Requirements

High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a comparable role.
Strong communication skills.
Possess active listening and response skills for interacting with customers, business partners and staff.
Must have excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to efficiently prioritize and multi-task.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Satisfactory results of all required background checks according to Goodwill policy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole) a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides information to customers on Goodwill Boston Career Center programs, resources, workshops, and other services.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge and familiarity with services and programs.
Provides assistance to customers on the use of technology in resume preparation, job search, Internet browsing and email applications.
Answers phones, schedules appointments, and enters member registrations, as necessary.
Assists with on-site recruitment events, job fairs and other employer engagements.
Process member satisfaction surveys and outreaches to customers for information on employment.
Monitors and maintains Resource Room area, ensuring customers have access to accurate, appropriate information and functional equipment in an organized space.
Troubleshoots problems related to equipment use and/or Internet browsing.
Operates a variety of office equipment including personal computer, copy machine, and fax machine.
Exercises good judgement, discretion, confidentiality, and sensitivity.
Performs duties in accordance with Goodwill’s standard policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.