Customer Support Center Associate
Glencoe, IL 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description

Title: Customer Support Center Associate

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department: Visitor Services

Reports to: Manager, Customer Support Center

Year-round Part-time


Overview:
To process phone registrations for classes, events, programs, and memberships. Work interdepartmentally to support registration details with program managers, coordinators, and associates. Provide exceptional customer service when answering phone calls directed to the Support Center from the Garden's main phone number and provide information to our varied customer base. Days of the week vary and would include working a weekend day.
Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Process registrations, memberships, and confirmation notices for all customers who wish to purchased tickets for events or classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden via our ticketing software Galaxy. Educate registrants through the online process for programs which are activated for online registration.
  • Support the subject matter experts for Camp CBG sales, registrant and waitlist tracking, membership sales, membership customer service, and gifts of memberships.
  • Process and balance daily registration payments and refunds using software program for these programs.
  • Update and maintain program information, resources, and customer contact records within the software systems.
  • Respond to all inquiries regarding program registration from customers via phone and email.
  • Mail or email program information as requested to participants and agencies.
  • Participate in interdepartmental group meetings to focus on procedures for overall performance, system issues, and overall efficient use of software.
  • Work with the manager, Customer Call Center, to maintain skill sets within the team and best practices within the Galaxy software.
  • Create an exceptional visitor experience by offering accurate and relevant information in a manner focused on customer service and creating an outstanding first impression.

Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:

VALUES

As an organization, we...

BEHAVIORS

As an organization, we...

Prioritize a culture of GROWTH.

We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work.

  • Create and maintain spaces for learning.
  • Test new ideas and are willing to take risks to achieve our vision.
  • Collaborate to strengthen our skills and impact.
  • Demonstrate perseverance and humility as we work towards our long-term impact.

Seek to UNDERSTAND.

We seek to understand others from their perspective.

  • Provide opportunities for input and feedback from others.
  • Actively listen to all points of view.
  • Consider individuals' lived experiences.
  • Advocate for and protect time for reflection especially during times of conflict or confusion.

See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE.

We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.

  • Give others the space to balance work and personal needs.
  • Support others and demonstrate empathy especially during challenging and stressful times.
  • Seek opportunities to learn from and about one another.
  • Ask questions about and anticipate the needs of others.

Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY

We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people.

  • Communicate information in a timely manner.
  • Provide clarity in complex situations with the goal of common understanding.
  • Discuss both positive and negative outcomes openly.
  • Evaluate the impacts of our actions.






















Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-demand, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work weekend day.
  • Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.
  • Solid communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience with registration or ticketing software, database systems, and all Microsoft Office applications a plus.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least three years related technical work experience.
Physical Demands:
Office setting. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, listening, speaking, and keyboarding. Use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Some requirements for lifting, pushing, or pulling items less than 30 pounds.

Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX Coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.



Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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