Member Services Representative I

Works under the direction of the Member Services & Government Affairs Manager and/or Senior Management.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of standard English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skills in operating technical work devices and proficiency with MS Office platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in operating telephone system and understanding callers requests.
• Skills in prioritizing, organizing and paying close attention to detail and the memory to retain pertinent information.
• Ability to meet inflexible deadlines and perform non-predictive multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and within a team environment.
• Make appropriate decisions in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• MSR may be required to work outside of regular business hours.
• Working ability to sit for long periods of time entering data at a computer and using the phone/ headset.
• Advanced ability to maintain efficient workflow.

This position has an extremely high value of direct impact on membership satisfaction and has a direct impact on sales and retention of customer.

Failure to effectively perform the essential functions of the job can result in financial hardship to the Cooperative by impacting revenues.

Member Service Representative I - High school diploma or equivalent.

Three or more years of customer service experience.

Member Service Representative II – High school diploma or equivalent.

Five or more years of customer service experience, demonstrating the ability to resolve complex customer issues.

Must demonstrate solutions-based customer service approach when interfacing with a member on service or billing related issues.

Member Service Representative III – High school diploma equivalent.

Documented training in leadership and/or supervisory programs.

Five or more years of customer service experience.

Must demonstrate solutions-based customer service approach when interfacing with a member on service or billing related issues.

Each position must have a working knowledge of general accounting practices and methods within a customer billing system.

Previous experience in telecommunications, technical disciplines and sales is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to see; hear; talk; grasp; feel and finger equipment to complete assigned job tasks.

This position requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk, answering phone calls, and working on a computer.

The employee is regularly required to be able to lift, climb, stoop, kneel, pull and push.

The employee frequently must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Travel may be required for the purpose of meetings and trainings.

Overnight travel may be required if traveling outside of CTC’s existing service area.

Internal – All employees should work together toward a common goal of continued progress of the company.

The employees shall attempt to maintain pleasant working relationships with those in their own and other departments.

External – Employees shall remember that quality service is the only reason that the company is in existence.

To the individual customer, that employee is CTC.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, printers, light traffic); ability to work in a confined area (i.e. office cubicle); and ability to sit a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

This factor measures the surroundings and physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable.

Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.

• Good working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

• Provide professional, friendly and helpful member service by assisting members with product, services, and billing questions.
• Answer all incoming calls into the member service center.
• Assist walk-in members and potential members face-to-face.

• Provides technical support and basic troubleshooting with customer trouble tickets.
• Provides basic support in troubleshooting ONT’s, including changing passwords and activating or deactivating wireless services.
• Listen and appropriately respond to member complaints. Generates trouble tickets as appropriate.

• Receives credit card payments over the phone and encourages e-billing for CTC members.
• Receive payments for services. May create bank deposits and maintain files for account receivable.

• Focuses on membership retention, specifically when talking to members that are considering other providers for services and explains the benefits of CTC and membership.
• Accepts orders from existing membership for additional services. Verifies with members the monthly billing amount, taxes and surcharges. Provide back-up support to new member sales.
• Utilizes NOC360 and Metaview to examine subscriber accounts and understands usage patterns. Works directly with member to analyze services and determine best package available based upon usage.

• Operates proficiently and effectively within eLations. This function includes creation of service orders for residential and business members, billing information, credit approval information and detailed notes.
• Maintenance of both active and inactive member files; processes service and disconnect orders.
• Process daily, weekly, and monthly reports and data requests.

• Provide phone directory support and accurately input local listings.
• Distributes inter-company mail. Open mail and distribute to appropriate individuals.
• Completes office tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Protect the confidentiality of member’s financial and personal information. Comply with CPNI regulations.

CTC offers employees a comprehensive compensation package with excellent benefits that include single and family medical, vision, and dental plans.

Company provided term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacation and paid holidays. 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) plan and a defined benefit plan (pension plan).

Pre-employment drug testing and background check are required.

CTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.