Member Service Associate

Job Details
Level:    Entry
Job Location:    Kent 108th Ave SE - Kent, WA
Position Type:    Full Time - Hourly
Education Level:    High School
Salary Range:    $ $28.58 Hourly

DescriptionTake a leap and join our team

At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members' individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it's how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together.

Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority.

Get to know us: About-Gesa Credit Union

Role Summary:

The Member Service Associate (MSA) uses exceptional customer service skills and entry-level knowledge of products and services, banking policies and procedures, and financial literacy, to serve as a resource to members. The MSA performs routine member transactions and escalates more complex transactions to more senior-level positions within the branch. The MSA actively looks for opportunities to deepen member relationships while performing teller transactions, account maintenance, digital banking assistance, and other member needs.  Member Service Associates are proactive in referring, following up, and contacting members through phone calls and other communication methods.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Provide exceptional member service to all whom we serve.
2. Solve problems, take ownership of member concerns, provide prompt resolutions, and follows up as appropriate. Complex concerns are escalated to more senior level positions.
3. Have a core understanding of financial literacy, products, and services and be able to fluidly converse with members.
4. Demonstrate an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of all credit union products, services, policies, and procedures.
5. Offer appropriate products and/or services to deepen member relationships and refer to other expert team members as appropriate.
6. Make outbound calls to members for the purpose of establishing, growing, and nurturing member relationships.
7. Ensure branch equipment is always working properly and escalates non-repairable issues to leadership.
8. Perform transactions and service requests on member accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
9. Accurately follow all cash handling procedures and balances cash drawer at the end of every shift
10. Issue, record, and file monetary instruments and reports in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act
11. Assist members with Digital Banking enrollment, navigation, resets, and maintenance.
12. Assist members with routine fraud disputes.

About You:

1. Professional written and verbal communication
2. Make sound decisions that minimizes risk in a timely manner.
3. Ability to ask open-end and clarifying questions to understand member needs and deepen relationships.
4. Display professional interpersonal skills to relate effectively to members, the public, colleagues, and all levels of leadership.
5. Respect and support all areas of diversity in the workplace and our membership.
6. Complete assigned training programs in timely and accurate manner
7. Participate in and support a team environment.
8. Meet or exceed established service levels, job performance, and organizational goals.
9. Constantly adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude
10. Perform their jobs to a reasonable, acceptable standard, which includes attentiveness to detail, timeliness, and quality of work
11. Exercises the utmost discretion and sensitivity when assisting with member transactions.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

1. Education: High School Degree or equivalent required
2. Experience:
3. At least one year of customer service experience preferred.
4. Some cash handling experience preferred.
5. Demonstrate and support credit union values and service standards.
6. Attend and engage in community events on behalf of the credit union.
7. Maintain confidentiality, control risk, and manage operations in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
8. Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and ethics.
9. Report for work on time and maintain a schedule of regular attendance.
10. Some travel may be required.
11. Proficient with varying levels of technology

Our Team Member Value Proposition:

In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• 20 days/year accrual of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Incentive Program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Product discounts
• Engaging Work Environment
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

Full Salary Range:

$ $28.58

*While the full earning scale is listed above, Gesa starts our team members at $19.50/hour for this position.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at or to request an accommodation.

Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Equal Employment Opportunity )

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