Customer Service Associate

Door-to-Door Outreach Specialist

Join the frontlines of recovery and make a direct impact in the lives of families affected by Hurricane Helene. As a Door-to-Door Outreach Specialist, you'll be the face of hope and information-educating residents about FEMA relief funding and guiding them toward resources that can help rebuild their homes and lives.

This is not a sales role-it's a mission-driven opportunity to serve your community and ensure no eligible household is left behind.

Outreach Specialists will be assigned to one of the following regions in Western North Carolina: Buncombe or Hendersonville Counties. Each region will be supported by a two-person team traveling door-to-door together. One team member will drive, and the driver will be reimbursed at the federal rate of $0.70 per mile.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct door-to-door outreach in assigned region

Inform residents about FEMA disaster relief programs and how to apply for federal assistance

Collect basic contact information and assess interest in follow-up support

Build trust and rapport with community members through respectful, empathetic engagement

Track outreach progress and submit daily reports on interactions and outcomes

Collaborate with local partners, relief coordinators, and FEMA liaisons to ensure accurate messaging

Use mobile tools to log visits, share digital resources, and schedule follow-ups

Provide excellent and consistent customer service to support applicants, the client, constituents, and Program team members.

Demonstrate knowledge of program from intake, through construction, and closeout

Canvassing assigned neighborhoods to engage residents in person

Communicating program goals, benefits, and eligibility requirements clearly

Recording resident responses, questions, and follow-up needs accurately

Distributing outreach materials (flyers, brochures, contact info)

Addressing basic concerns and referring complex issues to appropriate staff

Maintaining a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor during all interactions

Reporting daily progress and feedback to campaign supervisors

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong communication skills and a passion for community service

Familiarity with Western North Carolina neighborhoods preferred

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally (mileage reimbursed for drivers)

Basic tech proficiency (smartphone apps, GPS, data entry)

Ability to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying conditions

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

What We Offer

Travel and lodging covered for training

Supportive team environment with daily check-ins and guidance

Scheduling within the Tuesday-Saturday work week (40 hours per week)

Opportunity to make a tangible difference in disaster recovery

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.