**Experienced Full Stack Customer Support Associate – Bilingual Portuguese (Starlink) at blithequark**
Are you a customer-centric individual with a passion for problem-solving and a flair for languages? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the challenge of working with cutting-edge technology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join blithequark's Starlink team as a Customer Support Associate, Bilingual Portuguese.
**About blithequark and Starlink**
blithequark is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the way we connect with the world. Our Starlink satellite constellation is designed to deliver low-latency broadband internet to every corner of the globe, bridging the digital divide and empowering communities to reach their full potential. As a Customer Support Associate, you will be at the forefront of this mission, ensuring that our customers have an exceptional experience with Starlink.
**The Role**
As a Customer Support Associate, you will be the face of Starlink to our customers, providing technical support, troubleshooting, and resolving issues across multiple channels. You will analyze trends, identify gaps, and design simple, effective support interventions that improve our customers' experience. We're looking for excellent problem solvers who move quickly and proactively, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
**Responsibilities**
* Triage and resolve customer issues across multiple channels (digital, voice, etc.)
* Provide technical support to customers using hardware, software, and network expertise
* Surface product, process, and training issues by pairing quantitative and qualitative methods
* Collaborate with internal teams to create and improve troubleshooting workflows and resolve root-cause issues
* Create and maintain an internal knowledge base and help center collateral
**Qualifications**
* High school diploma or equivalency certificate
* 1+ years of experience in a front-line customer support role
* Fluent in English and Portuguese
* Excellent problem-solving and sleuthing skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills
* Willingness and ability to flex weekend and night shift hours as needed to support our growth
* Experience in a training, learning and development, analytics, service design, vendor management, or content management role
* Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
* Technical aptitude - experience with networking, hardware troubleshooting, software development, etc.
**Additional Requirements**
* Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including holidays
* Must be available to work overtime hours and/or weekends as needed
* This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
* After 1 week of classroom training M-F 9am-5:30pm, must be available to work 10 hours a day on one of the following shifts:
+ Shift Alpha: Sunday - Monday 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM PST
+ Shift Delta: Friday - Monday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST
+ Shift Echo: Friday- Monday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM PST
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Pay range: $24.00/hour (Level 1), $25.00/hour (Level 2), $27.00/hour (Level 3)
* Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
* Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
* Short and long-term disability insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid parental leave
* Various other discounts and perks
* 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
**ITAR Requirements**
* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
blithequark is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with blithequark is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for problem-solving and languages, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further.
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