Text-Based Customer Support Representative – Remote Work Role – $25–$35/Hour – No College Degree Required – Online Chat Assistant Positions
Remote Jobs Plus
9 months ago
Full-time
Remote
United States, Canada, and Australia
Remote
Role OverviewWe’re hiring for a fully remote, entry-level Text-Based Customer Support Agent position on behalf of a growing client in the software and digital services industry. This job pays $25–$35 per hour and is structured entirely around chat and email communications—no phone calls, video meetings, or technical jargon required. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply, and no college degree or prior customer service experience is necessary. Training is paid and conducted remotely. This role is ideal for anyone looking for a stable and flexible work-from-home position in a non-voice environment.The Client & What You’ll Be DoingOur client is a subscription-based platform with a focus on digital tools for personal development, online productivity, and membership services. They support tens of thousands of users globally and are expanding their chat-based customer support department. As a support agent, you’ll communicate directly with users to resolve technical issues, billing problems, account questions, and platform navigation concerns. Every interaction will take place through written communication using their in-house dashboard tools. You’ll be provided with standard responses, access to internal documentation, and support from a senior agent—so even if this is your first support job, you won’t be alone.Primary Job Tasks
- Respond to customer queries submitted through live chat widgets embedded on the client’s website or mobile app. Most messages are related to subscriptions, password resets, or platform access.
- Write thoughtful and clear email responses to inquiries submitted via the client’s support form, maintaining a response window of 24 hours or less.
- Search and update customer records using internal CRM tools to verify account ownership, change preferences, or resolve billing requests.
- Adapt prewritten messages to fit the tone and context of each individual customer interaction while following internal brand guidelines.
- Escalate complex or sensitive issues (such as failed transactions or user complaints) to tier-two support with detailed notes.
- Flag unusual behavior or system bugs through internal tools, alerting supervisors and helping the technical team prioritize fixes.
- Contribute to a smooth workflow by labeling and organizing tickets properly and handing off items that require different time zones.
- Review internal documentation each week to stay up to date on newly added features, promotions, or updates to existing processes.
- Participate in short written coaching sessions to review your ticket tone, resolution speed, and grammar accuracy.
- Collaborate asynchronously with your team to streamline replies and share new insights from frequent user questions.
- Maintain security protocols for data handling and authentication by following script flows and privacy policies exactly.
- Submit a daily recap log that summarizes your completed work, ongoing tickets, and suggestions for system improvement.
- Absolutely no degree or prior work experience required
- Comfortable with English grammar, typing, and written communication
- Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute with good accuracy
- Proficient with basic computer navigation (browser tabs, shortcuts, online tools)
- Strong attention to detail and customer-first mindset
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Possess a personal laptop or desktop and reliable internet connection (25 Mbps or higher)
- Available for at least 20 hours per week on a consistent basis
- Receptive to coaching and eager to improve based on written feedback
- Ability to stay calm under pressure while multitasking multiple tickets
- Weekly pay with performance-based bonuses
- Paid training and development
- Work-from-anywhere flexibility
- No phone or video call requirements
- Grammarly Pro and other paid writing tools included
- Home office setup reimbursement after 45 days
- Asynchronous peer collaboration
- Shift trading options and emergency flexibility
- Internal job board with team growth opportunities
- Monthly digital gift card rewards and shoutouts