Manager, Customer Service

Manager, Customer Service Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace. The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur. We are currently looking for a Manager, Customer Service to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. Role: The Manager, Customer Service leads the day-to-day operations of a fully remote, high-performing, omnichannel contact center focused on delivering a world-class customer experience across voice, chat, email, SMS, and digital channels. This role is responsible for driving service excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, strong people leadership, and deep expertise in contact center technologies—particularly Five9. This leader serves as a Five9 super-user and internal expert, optimizing platform capabilities to enhance customer experience, agent productivity, and business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and a passion for elevating customer service standards. What You'll Own Omnichannel Contact Center Leadership Customer Experience Excellence Five9 Super-User & Technology Ownership Team Leadership & Development Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement We're Looking for Someone with: Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications or a related field, or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in contact center or customer service operations 2+ years of direct people management experience within a fully remote contact center environment Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing remote teams, including performance management and engagement in a virtual setting Strong experience managing omnichannel support environments. Hands-on experience with Five9 platform administration and configuration. Proven track record of improving customer experience metrics (CSAT, NPS, FCR). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Five9 certifications or advanced platform expertise. Experience with WFM tools, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and QA platforms. Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma). Experience scaling contact center operations or leading transformation initiatives. Potential for 2 overnight trips annually. Attendance at NSC Conferences requiring weekend work. This is a remote position. Salary - $100,000 Reasons You'll Love it here: NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life. We offer the following: At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays Flexible work arrangements Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6% Reimbursable training Dress for your day Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step. It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way! NSC is a Recovery-Friendly Workplace. We support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder by fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and support. We provide access to confidential resources, reasonable accommodations, and a work environment that values your journey and contributions. NSC is an equal opportunity employer. National Safety Council