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Client Support Specialist

HopSkipDrive

HopSkipDrive

Customer Service
Remote
Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2023

Who we are

HopSkipDrive’s mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Our safe, innovative youth transportation solution is used by over 450 school districts, charter schools, non-profits and government agencies, and busy families to get kids where they need to go.

With nearly 500,000 yellow buses on the road every day and 3.5 billion miles driven a year, student transportation is the largest mass transit system in the US. And while districts spend $25 billion annually on transportation, only 30% of kids get to school on a bus every day. Add to the equation a crippling bus driver shortage and increasing needs for individualized transportation solutions, and it is clear the current system is expensive, inefficient, and ripe for disruption.

We create personalized transportation solutions from one to many, and everything in between.

We’re a company with heart

Our partnerships with school districts, child welfare agencies, and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for our most vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, youth experiencing homelessness, and youth with special needs.

We understand that the difference between struggle and success can sometimes be as simple as the ability to show up, which is why we’re on a mission to use innovative technology, coupled with operational expertise and new thinking to help kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they are going.

We’re an awesome place to work

Our company culture has been well-recognized — HopSkipDrive has been named Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, Best Places to Work lists from Built in LA, Comparably, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Comparably also named us to the Best Company for Professional Development, Best CEO, and Best CEOs for Women lists.

We’re growing rapidly

Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we now serve 12 states and 22 metros across the country and continue to expand at a rapid pace, twice making the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology lists. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms, HopSkipDrive has raised $100M in funding to date.

Who you are:

You are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. You are inspired by our vision and the opportunity to define a new category in an incredibly fast-growing market. You are excited to learn, grow and collaborate so we can achieve our mission of creating opportunity for all through mobility.

At HopSkipDrive, we know that challenges require different approaches, unique perspectives and new ways of thinking. We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds.

You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. You are honest and exhibit high integrity. You are proactive and excited to bring new ideas to the company. You solicit feedback and are open to criticism. You adjust quickly to changes in priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change. You have high attention to detail.

You are an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with others and mentoring other engineers. Above all, you want to build something that fundamentally changes the lives of families for the better.

What you'll do:

As a Client Support Specialist, your primary responsibility is to provide outstanding support for clients and consumers with a focus on client engagement and satisfaction, complete resolutions, and working cohesively with other team members in the Client Support team and the Operations Department to deliver a positive client experience. You will interact with current and potential clients, consumers, caregivers, and CareDrivers in our community and will be a critical player in making sure every ride is delivered smoothly and safely. You will build trust and comfort by providing excellent customer service via phone, text, chat, and email. You are calm under pressure and can be a beacon of comfort for clients, consumers, and caregivers both in high-stress situations and when answering questions. You are empathetic, outgoing, friendly, and have excellent people skills. You are proficient in Google Workspace. Proficiency in Kustomer is a plus. You have experience in providing excellent customer service and are a master of multitasking.

What you'll need:

  • A problem-solver who can identify, solve, and prevent problems before they arise
  • Respond to client queries in a timely and accurate way, via phone, text, chat, and email
  • Gather and share client feedback, feature requests, and effective workaround team members and other cross-functional teams
  • Troubleshoot questions about our app (iPhone and Android) and website
  • Recognize trends in issues and complaints and suggest changes to improve our service
  • Communicate with clients, consumers, and caregivers on our platform to get feedback on rides
  • Provide ride and account assistance to clients, consumers, and caregivers
  • Update and maintain our internal and external FAQs and knowledge base
  • Provide solutions that are consistent with HopSkipDrive policy

What you will get

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer competitive market comp, unlimited vacation, FSA, medical, dental and vision, 401(k), and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $17.00hr to $18.00hr. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. HopSkipDrive is also proud to operate as a drug-free workplace.