Technical Service Specialist

National Safety Council
Itasca, IL
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 Technical Service Specialist  to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:

The Technical Service Specialist provides multi‑channel customer support—including Level 2 assistance—for users of a web‑based eLearning platform and related computer systems. It combines direct technical troubleshooting with the creation of templates, process documentation, and training materials to ensure consistent, high‑quality service. The position also trains and coaches team members, supports quality assurance efforts, conducts user acceptance testing, and maintains data tracking for contact center operations. Additional duties may be assigned to support overall team performance and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:
  • Professionally handle support calls, chat, email and/or other communication from users with inquiries, including those that require support with web-based eLearning software platform, meeting defined performance metrics, quality, and customer satisfaction standards, and meeting all program regulatory requirements.
  • Apply knowledge of computer software, hardware, and procedures to guide users and identify, investigate, and resolve user inquiries with computer software and hardware.
  • Draft and support the implementation of professional template emails and chat customer responses to enable efficient, simultaneous support of multiple customer conversations.
  • Provide Level 2 customer support via escalated phone calls, chat, and email.
  • Expertly train new and existing colleagues to handle customer contacts, including eLearning support, while meeting defined quality and customer satisfaction standards.
  • Design and create training plans, process documents, user guides, skill assessment tests, job aids, contact flows, and other resources to support team performance and consistency.
  • Assist with quality assurance monitoring and evaluation. Identify repetitive errors and other opportunity areas to resolve through additional training and/or resource creation/improvement.
  • Conduct deskside coaching, mentoring, and team continuing education sessions based on quality assurance evaluation and team feedback.
  • Conduct user acceptance testing for learning management system implementation, fixes, and updates.
  • Create process documentation associated with learning management system activities and functionality.
  • Design and update data tracking related to service, support, and contact center metrics.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
We’re Looking for Someone with:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • At least three years of experience providing customer service in a contact center environment, with previous experience providing customer technical support by phone, chat, and/or email.
  • At least two years of experience training others, preferably in a contact center environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-related contact center software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Strong customer service and team orientation.
  • Data entry accuracy and integrity.
  • Ability to explain technical issues to technical and nontechnical employees and customers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn an array of computer hardware and software.
  • This is a remote position
  • Hourly rate: $22.00.
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 1 st 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
  • Student loan pay down
  • 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.

Posted 2026-02-11

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