Contact Center Representative I CTA in Portland, Oregon at The Standard

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Serve as a primary contact for members by delivering personalized, accurate information and guidance through a variety of communication channels. Facilitate a seamless member experience by answering product-related questions, resolving transactions, and improving understanding of available offerings. Conduct research and problem-solving to address client issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution. Provide technical, procedural, and operational support while adhering to established policies and service standards. Use de-escalation techniques, performance monitoring tools, and customer feedback to enhance service quality and meet Contact Center performance metrics.

* Ability to work 9:30am-6pm PST is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to member inquiries with accurate, personalized information and support across products, policies, and procedures.

• Research and resolve member transactions, including determining eligibility and communicating outcomes within established guidelines.

• Monitor and follow up on client issues, escalating cases as needed and using de-escalation techniques to ensure a positive member experience.

• Utilize systems and performance tools to meet metrics for quality assurance, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to recommend process improvements, update communications, and support customer-focused projects.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred

Experience: 2 years in a dynamic customer service environment

• Telephonic customer service experience preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, accurate, and personalized information

• Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume inquiries across multiple communication channels (phone, email, chat, etc.)

• Proven problem-solving and research skills to investigate and resolve member issues effectively

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.

• Costumer Focus: Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed expectations.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.