Position Type: Full time
State: VA
City: Virginia Beach
Zip Code: 23452

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

The Call Center Trainer is responsible for facilitating the delivery of training programs under the direct supervision of the Manager of Training & Quality Assurance. This role supports the development of new training curriculum and delivers approved adult-learning classroom training in support of the Customer Support Operations department. The primary focus of this position is the facilitation and delivery of training programs for new and existing associates to ensure optimal performance and a high-quality customer experience.

This position will be located out of our Virginia Beach, VA office. This is a hybrid position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Deliver approved new hire and ongoing training programs with an emphasis on customer service skills, product knowledge, and company policies and procedures

Collaborate with the Manager of Training & Quality Assurance to support the transition of associates from training to the production environment and ensure competency standards are met

Assist with the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training materials and support resources

Support quality improvement initiatives in partnership with the Quality Assurance team

Maintain current operational knowledge by taking calls, processing transactions, attending team meetings, conducting side-by-side observations, and participating in quality monitoring activities

Demonstrate strong facilitation skills with a dynamic and engaging classroom presence

Adapt training delivery methods to changing business needs with flexibility and professionalism

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Human Capital Development, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience

1–3 years of training experience in a call center, contact center, or shared services environment, or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years of call center or shared services experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service knowledge with the ability to model best practices

Ability to create and deliver group presentations and written reports clearly and concisely

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills

Demonstrated consulting skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and influencing

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

Job ID JR106113