What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTACT CENTER BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE position at Central Willamette Credit Union?
Brief Description
Respect. Integrity. Ethics. Compassion. Humor.
At Central Willamette Credit Union, our five core values aren’t just words on a wall—they guide how we show up for members and for each other every day. Our purpose is simple: build local loyalty, connect to community, and make life easier for the people we serve.
To do that well, we look for team members who:
This role is a key connector between our Contact Center and branch team. You’ll primarily support members through inbound calls, focusing on accurate first-call resolution, and referring members to Financial Advocates when needs are identified. You’ll also support branch operations—such as teller transactions, balancing, and overflow coverage—helping ensure members receive a seamless, consistent experience no matter how they reach us. Bilingual preferred.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Member Service & Transactions (80%)
Respect. Integrity. Ethics. Compassion. Humor.
At Central Willamette Credit Union, our five core values aren’t just words on a wall—they guide how we show up for members and for each other every day. Our purpose is simple: build local loyalty, connect to community, and make life easier for the people we serve.
To do that well, we look for team members who:
- Lead with service and kindness
- Embrace change and stay curious
- Learn quickly and take pride in accuracy
- Enjoy collaboration—and a good laugh
- 2 weeks’ vacation, increasing to 3 weeks after year 1 and 4 weeks after year 2
- 10 paid holidays each year
- 5 paid sick days annually
- Medical, dental, and vision effective the first of the month after your hire date
- Eligible for a semi-annual incentive of 2.5% (up to 5% annually) based on achievement of strategic organizational goals
- 401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of gross salary, plus 50% match on the next 2%
- Monthly Incentives
This role is a key connector between our Contact Center and branch team. You’ll primarily support members through inbound calls, focusing on accurate first-call resolution, and referring members to Financial Advocates when needs are identified. You’ll also support branch operations—such as teller transactions, balancing, and overflow coverage—helping ensure members receive a seamless, consistent experience no matter how they reach us. Bilingual preferred.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Member Service & Transactions (80%)
- Handle inbound calls professionally while meeting service expectations (answer rate, handle time, hold time, wrap-up time, and quality standards)
- Provide accurate information and direct members to the right team member when needed
- Process transactions by phone and in person as needed, including:
- Loan payments, withdrawals, transfers, check orders, and routine clerical tasks
- Balance cash drawers and transaction work daily with minimal discrepancies
- Follow dual control and verification procedures to maintain transactional integrity
- Research and resolve member questions, concerns, complaints, and basic technology issues
- Assist members with online banking and account inquiries
- Educate members on products and services and generate qualified referrals
- Use each interaction to build trust and loyalty, supporting a strong member experience (including Net Promoter Score)
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely follow-up; take ownership of improvement opportunities
- Support branch operations including tellering, lobby coverage, opening/closing tasks, and problem-solving
- Complete required training and professional development
- Comply with CWCU policies, State/Federal regulations, and Information Protection requirements
- Collaborate with Contact Center and branch teams to ensure appropriate staffing
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of customer service experience required (financial institution experience preferred)
- Multi-line telephone experience preferred
- Basic computer skills required
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred- Candidates who are Bilingual may be eligible for a language proficiency pay differential.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to sit or stand near a computer terminal for extended periods
- Vision abilities: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Occasionally required to work remotely in a secured, private workspace
- Flexibility to work from home during inclement weather or other Credit Union needs