Member Service Specialist I

First Heritage Federal Credit Union • City of Corning, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Heritage Federal Credit Union is a leading employer and financial institution in the communities served, dedicated to both the success and financial well-being of our members and team members. We are a strong, growing, dynamic organization, operating nine full-service local locations, with total assets over $800 million. First Heritage is dedicated to being an employer of choice, offering a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits package. We also offer an array of options to continue your professional growth and development including an educational assistance program as well as supporting our team members to participate in external and internal leadership programs. We believe that supporting and empowering our team members in their personal growth is key to happiness and success, which in turn is passed on to our members and the community.

First Heritage provides a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, generous 401(K) contributions, exceptional health/dental/vision plans and more.

Member Service Specialist I:

Responsible for accurately processing financial transactions and being an effective source of information for customers: in lobby, drive-thru window or by telephone. Provides friendly, professional, confidential and effective assistance to customers and company associates assuring a positive experience and minimizing wait time.

This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED is required.
• Cash handling and customer service experience is strongly preferred.
• Courtesy and tact are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with customers and others inside and outside the organization, generally regarding fairly routine matters for the purposes of giving and obtaining information or instructions, updating or referring. Communications generally require shorter and not in-depth discussions.
• Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in emergency situation.
• Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator.
• Must be able to regularly perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary.
• Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.
• Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
• Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.
• Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics.
• Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.
• Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public.
• Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.
• Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

• Cash handling and customer service experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate efficiency with financial transactions for checking, savings and loans: receives funds, posts transactions and pays out funds as requested. Verbally confirm intended transactions with members to assure needs are met and minimize error.
• Balances cash drawer daily to assure accuracy in transactions and notifies supervisor regarding any outages. Appropriately applying policies. Assist with vault balancing.
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve member and internal inquiries regarding policies, practices and products.
• Process member requests for services such as money orders, certified checks, check orders, interim statements, plastic cards, and address changes. Cash checks according to Credit Union check cashing policies and federal regulations.
• Possess adequate product knowledge as measured by the annual product knowledge certification assessment.
• Assist other departments and branches with transactions as needed, provide support for the department and branch managers in fulfilling member requests and merchant verifications.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Remain flexible with hours and Saturdays worked and serve as backup retail coverage in all First Heritage branch locations as needed.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• generous 401(K) contributions
• exceptional health/dental/vision plans
• educational assistance program
• supporting our team members to participate in external and internal leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED