Now Hiring - American Farm Bureau Federation - Customer Service Representative in Jefferson City, MO

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Qualifications: EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one year of general office experience. Experience in customer service preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. * Ability to compose and type simple correspondence. * Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, members and other employees of the organization in both written and oral formats. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. * Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products or other similar software. * Proficient in the operation of Farm Bureau's policy administration and billing software or ability to become proficient in the use of such software no later than 90 days after employment. * Ability to communicate effectively with people in person and on the telephone. * Outstanding customer service skills and ability to maintain good relationships with the public and with coworkers. * Ability to exercise initiative and to work with limited supervision. * Ability to set priorities and to process a heavy volume of work. * Occasional evening meetings, travel to regional meetings, and overnight travel required. Salary Info: $16.25 Summary: Provides office support for Farm Bureau office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Maintains and works office hours as established by the supervisor. * Greets and welcomes customers, determines nature of business, assists customers and provides information about Missouri Farm Bureau and its services or refers customers to appropriate individuals. * Promptly answers telephone in a professional and friendly manner. Provides information and/or service to callers, takes detailed messages or transfers calls to appropriate individuals. * Processes incoming and outgoing mail. * Schedules appointments for the agent(s) as needed. * Compiles and maintains client folders, lists, and other records. * Mails newsletters, promotional materials, and other information. * Receives, receipts, and processes monies daily according to established procedures. * Maintains and balances thorough records of all receipts and disbursements. * Obtains and inputs information for insurance quotes as authorized by supervisor. * Contacts potential customers and inquires about type and expiration dates for current insurance coverage as requested by supervisor. * Types/processes new member welcome letters and other correspondence, certificates of insurance, new business applications, binders of coverage, claims reports, transmittals, memos, forms, and other general correspondence. * Processes insurance policy endorsements and obtains and maintains appropriate documentation and signatures as dictated by company rules and insurance regulations. * Provides general assistance to the Regional Sales Manager and Regional Coordinator as requested. * Assists county board with preparations for board meetings, attends board meetings and takes, transcribes, and maintains county board meeting minutes as requested. * Maintains accurate and up-to-date county board and insurance files and documents such as the charter, incorporation papers, by-laws, letter of exemption, service agreement, customer data, policy data, etc. * Maintains a good knowledge of and promotes Farm Bureau's programs, services, and member benefits. * Assists county board and volunteers with planning and implementing county annual meeting, projects and activities and in promoting and organizing activities and functions as requested. * Attends required meetings and training sessions. * Assists in membership drives and activities as requested. * Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly office. * Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers and maintains a good working relationship with field and Home Office personnel. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.25 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Customer service: 1 year (Required) * Office: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: * Jefferson City, MO 65109 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Jefferson City, MO 65109: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person