The Customer Support Representative role gives insight into every aspect of our organization, setting up the right candidate for future growth opportunities within Cultural Care and greater EF. You will use your superior communication skills and timely responsiveness in this highly visible position within our company. Working mostly through phone and email communication, you serve as the primary resource of information and problem solving for our host families, au pairs, contractors and colleagues. Based in the Boston office with hybrid flexibility.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Effectively & kindly answer questions and resolve customer needs over the phone and email

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance customer experience

• Engage in team-oriented activities: sharing ideas, giving feedback, and training new hires

• Prioritize customer needs and set realistic expectations

• Review documents to make sure we remain in 100% compliance with the US department of State

• Call and email host families to remind them of program fees, due dates, credits and discounts

• Responsible for the overall Accounts Receivable aspect of your region

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a natural relationship builder, and truly enjoy working in a collaborative environment. If you disliked group projects in college, this job is not for you. If you want to play a major role in keeping our cultural exchange program healthy and vibrant for years to come, this job may be perfect for you. Innately you are able to maintain a positive attitude and make every customer feel like your top priority. With every inquiry from our program participants and Local Childcare Consultants (LCCs) you proactively add value to the overall customer experience, by being thorough, taking ownership of resolution and anticipating their future needs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrated relationship-building experience

• The ability to be a natural motivator, bringing passion and enthusiasm to a team

• 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in customer service

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Strong adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Our benefits & perks:

Whether you are working in one of our beautiful and modern hub offices in Austin, Boston or Denver, or from the convenience of your home office, you will enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming, and events sponsored by our employee-run “EFinity” groups: Accessibility@EF, API@EF, Black@EF, Faith@EF, Indigenous@EF, Jewish@EF, Latinx+@EF, LGBTQ+@EF, MENA@EF and Parents@ EF.

In addition, you can also expect:

• Flexibility: Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: participate in our hybrid work model with up to two days of work from home per week

• Development: Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring sessions with global leaders and experts

• Vacation: Three weeks paid vacation your first year (four weeks starting in year two) and nine paid holidays

• Retirement: 25% company match on your 401(k)

• Insurance: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance, dependent care coverage, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Travel: Paid international business travel(when we resume travel restrictions due to Covid)

• Selfcare: Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement

• Discounts: EF program discounts including personal travel, language schools, and childcare as well as discounts at some local venues and area businesses

• Compensation: $45,000 starting salary. This role is also overtime eligible

About Cultural Care Au Pair

At Cultural Care Au Pair, we believe that cultural exchange has the power to make the world a more welcoming, understanding, and open place. We build global families by bringing together international visitors with American host families-providing meaningful childcaresupportfor families, an unforgettable year in America for au pairs, and a culturally enriching experience for both parties. We are proud to be the largest and most experienced au pair organization in the world, having successfully placed more than 120,000 au pairs into welcoming American homes since 1989. Our program is strictly regulatedby the Department of Stateand our dedicated staff work together to ensure each participant has the experience of a lifetime.

Cultural Care Au Pair is associated with EF Education First, the world leader in international education. At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.

Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique. For more information about our career opportunities, visit www.careers.ef.com.

Cultural Care Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ancestry, color, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, parental status, Veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with everything we believe in and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate the laws and regulations in the locations in which we operate.

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.