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Customer Affairs Advisor

Evergy
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Jul 01, 2025
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Customer Affairs Advisor I

REQUISITION ID: PUB000N

DEPARTMENT: Customer and Community Affairs - Connect Center

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE: $52,700 - $65,900

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This position plays a critical role in ensuring a positive customer experience and productive relationships with assistance agencies and community organizations. This position will navigate between many duties while officing full-time out of Evergy Connect (Kansas City location). The Customer Affairs Advisor helps serve our customers and drive a positive customer experience through face-to-face customer support at Evergy Connect, community events and customer engagement and through the relentless pursuit of customer-focused solutions. The Advisor is responsible for program management of several customer-impacting programs which include but are not limited to: Medical Program and Dollar Aide. Management of these programs requires timely and accurate execution in reporting, tracking, promotion, and communication to ensure successful messaging and outcomes with each program.

* Responsibility 1 - Provide customized, face-to-face customer support at Evergy Connect.

o Approximately 50% of time spent on average over a one-year period

* By officing full-time at Connect, provide needed customer support during busier times. (55%)

* Track and report all customer interactions. (25%)

* Help identify gaps in system and processes for overall better customer experience (20%)

* Responsibility 2 - Enhance the customer experience through targeted outreach and education to income eligible and elderly customers

o Approximately 30% of time spent on average over a one-year period

* Interface with customers with a direct outreach approach to provide options and information about products and services that will help reduce consumption and energy bills (40%)

* Manage Connections and the Mobile Units through effective tactical strategies that reach customers effectively and efficiently (20%)

* Oversee and maintain activity records, scheduling, and collateral materials (20%)

* Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to maximize reach to customers (20%)

* Responsibility 3 - Manage multiple department programs competently and accurately: Medical Program, Life Support Arrears report, storm coverage, application processing, spreadsheet maintenance.

o Approximately 10% of time spent on average over a one-year period

* Oversee and manage the daily workflow of multiple programs, which include tracking and processing paperwork and applications associated with the programs, including CIS updates, customer communication, initiating field activity, records management, and reporting (55%)

* Help develop messaging and drive education and participation in the programs from both an external and internal strategic approach (25%)

* Provide reporting and track activities of programs on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis (20%)

* Responsibility 4 - Build and maintain relationships with key helping organizations and agencies to cultivate opportunities for business partnerships in which to reach low-income customers

o Approximately 10% of time spent on average over a one-year period

* Identify and build strong business-to-business relationships with key organizations that serve our customers. Leverage the relationships to reach our customer base for education and product promotion (50%)

* Facilitate reciprocal exchange of information and resources to maximize reach and influence on customer base (25%)

* Serve on committees and meetings to maintain presence within the network of organizations and serve as subject matter expert on customer outreach/education matters (25%)

Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree preferred, concentration in communication or business is desired
* Minimum 2 years of experience working with external stakeholders, preferably in Customer Services, Operations, or Public Affairs
* Demonstrated experience in customer interaction with an aptitude for problem-solving and effective communication
* Proven ability to build and retain positive working relationships with stakeholder groups
* Possess critical thinking and analysis skillset that translates to summarization and outcomes
* Must be flexible and adaptable with assignments, priorities, work hours/shifts and obligations, including a willingness and ability to work extended and non-traditional hours as needed
* Ability to travel locally and statewide in MO and KS to meet job expectations

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Exceptional interpersonal and customer relations skills
* Ability to quickly de-escalate customer interactions
* Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems
* Demonstrates good judgment; achieves successful outcomes
* Solid communication skills - verbal and written; articulate and persuasive communication style
* Knowledge of business practices and state rules/regulations/tariffs
* Professional and approachable demeanor
* Confident and effective with public speaking
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; CCB a plus
* Willingness and ability to work extended and non-traditional hours
* Flexibility to travel locally and statewide in MO and KS to meet job requirements

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions: Mixture of Normal Office Working Conditions, Outdoors and Exposure to Weather Conditions .

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Locations :
Connect - Paseo
1710 The Paseo
Kansas City 64108
Job : Corporate Social Impact
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Unposting Date : Jul 9, 2025
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