Part-time Customer Operations Specialist (Tier 1)
About The Position
Who We Are
At Growthspace, we believe talent is everything. Our mission? We help the world’s best companies – like Microsoft, ServiceNow, PayPal, Baker Hughes, Stanley Black & Decker, and Fidelity – develop their people and build a better future, one skill at a time.
We’re a fast-growing, Series B startup with a team of around 70 people who are energized and inspired by the opportunity to empower people and unlock growth opportunities through personalized, expert-led skill development.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused part-time Tier 1 Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Tier 1 Support Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing technical assistance and ensuring a seamless experience with our platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
*Part-time position with approximately 9 hours per week. Flexibility in hours and days is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for customers via email, chat, and phone to resolve product-related issues.
- Provide timely and effective technical support, troubleshooting problems, and guiding users through solutions.
- Document customer interactions, steps taken to resolve issues, and escalate complex cases to Tier 2 support or engineering teams when necessary.
- Assist with user onboarding, training, and general inquiries to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborate closely with the product and development teams to report bugs and suggest improvements based on customer feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with product updates, new features, and best practices to effectively support users.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of work experience, preferably with a SaaS company.
- Demonstrates familiarity with fundamental customer support principles and hands-on experience utilizing Zendesk, Jira or other CRM.
- Basic knowledge of web technologies and software applications (familiarity with SaaS platforms is a plus).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, user-friendly manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving customer issues
- Outstanding task management skills across a varied set of responsibilities in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment with a high level of autonomy.
- A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering a great user experience.