What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Specialist position at Fora Travel?
About Fora
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
About The Role
We’re looking for a Support Specialist to join our growing Product Operations & Support team. As we scale toward 24×7 global support and expand our product offerings—including AI chatbots and new Portal features—you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic support for our advisor community.
You’ll be the first line of defense: resolving advisor questions, troubleshooting issues, and escalating when needed. Previously part of a blended support team, Support Specialists now focus solely on advisor-facing interactions, allowing for deeper expertise and higher-impact contributions.
This role reports to the Director of Product Operations and Support and collaborates cross-functionally with peers in Support, Product Operations, Conversational AI, Advisor Experience, and Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation range for this role is $65-$75k equity. Other benefits include:
Our Values
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
- LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024
- Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
- Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
- And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more
About The Role
We’re looking for a Support Specialist to join our growing Product Operations & Support team. As we scale toward 24×7 global support and expand our product offerings—including AI chatbots and new Portal features—you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic support for our advisor community.
You’ll be the first line of defense: resolving advisor questions, troubleshooting issues, and escalating when needed. Previously part of a blended support team, Support Specialists now focus solely on advisor-facing interactions, allowing for deeper expertise and higher-impact contributions.
This role reports to the Director of Product Operations and Support and collaborates cross-functionally with peers in Support, Product Operations, Conversational AI, Advisor Experience, and Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver prompt and effective support to advisors via ticketing systems like Intercom or Zendesk
- Meet and exceed support KPIs (SLA compliance, CSAT, AHT, FCR)
- Troubleshoot product issues and escalate bugs with accurate documentation
- Maintain and improve macros, SOPs, and internal knowledge base
- Partner with Product Ops and Engineering on process improvements
- Contribute to evolving our tone guidelines and support workflows
- Proactively identify recurring issues and recommend scalable solutions
- Help onboard and mentor new support team members
- 1–2 years in a customer support or help-desk role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ticketing platforms (e.g., Intercom, Zendesk)
- Familiarity with key support metrics (SLA, CSAT, AHT, FCR)
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and documentation habits
- Empathetic, service-first mindset and team-first attitude
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Currently based in NYC or willing to relocate
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Basic SQL or experience with analytics tools
- Exposure to AI/chatbot support workflows
- Familiarity with low-code automation tools (e.g., Zapier)
Compensation range for this role is $65-$75k equity. Other benefits include:
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellhub Memberships
- 401k plan with company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
Our Values
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
