Consumer Cellular to hold Redmond job fair

Oregon-based Consumer Cellular, the number one rated cell phone service provider in the U.S. and the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, will host a job fair on Thursday at the company’s newly opened Redmond contact center.

Consumer Cellular is seeking qualified customer service representatives to work at its new contact center, which opened Aug. 6. The growing company, headquartered just outside of Portland, plans to hire more than 100 employees before the end of 2012 with long-term plans to employ more than 500 within three years.

Consumer Cellular offers competitive compensation and benefits, including 100 percent paid medical/dental/vision (for employee only), cell phone allowance, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, paid time off, holiday pay and more.

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the event to learn more. Full details of the event, including requirements for qualified candidates, are listed below.

WHAT: Consumer Cellular Redmond Contact Center job fair

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16, 9 – 11 a.m.

WHERE: Consumer Cellular Redmond Contact Center
2999 SW 6th St.
Redmond, Oregon

WHO: Interested applicants seeking customer service positions with Consumer Cellular. Qualified candidates:

• Have 2+ years of exceptional customer service experience;
• Must have a high school diploma or GED;
• Are knowledgeable with Windows & MS Office;
• Have stable employment history with a track record of success;
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• Are able to multi-task and explain issues in simple terms.