Customer Service Associate, Part-Time Contract | Lonely Planet at Red Ventures in United States
- Company: Red Ventures
- Location: United States
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Part-Time Contract
- Salary: $18 – $22 per hour
- Experience: 2+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
This is a remote, part-time contract position based in the United States. Lonely Planet is looking to hire a Part-Time Customer Service Associate for the upcoming holiday season. The Lonely Planet Customer Service Associate is responsible for liaising with Lonely Planet customers to provide up-to-da…
Job description
- This is a remote, part-time contract position based in the United States.
- Lonely Planet is looking to hire a Part-Time Customer Service Associate for the upcoming holiday season. The Lonely Planet Customer Service Associate is responsible for liaising with Lonely Planet customers to provide up-to-date and informative product information to maximize customer satisfaction and sales opportunities. This role will be responsible for day-to-day online sales activities, order processing, managing returns and refunds, escalation of issues.
- For the Lonely Planet website click here. Curious how Lonely Planet fits into Red Ventures? Click here.
Responsibilities
- Read and reply to all customer inquiries and complaints via email or telephone in a professional, proactive, and friendly manner. Inquiries include: order delivery questions, billing inquiries, article, site, and book feedback tickets, Lonely Planet App questions, Journeys traveler questions, etc.
- Liaise with our third-party warehouses to oversee the successful delivery of parcels in a timely manner
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Lonely Planet products and services
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a contact center environment,
- Experience with a ticketing/CRM system
- Experience in Zendesk preferred
- Experience with Shopify/eCommerce storefront preferred
Skills
Required
- Experience with a ticketing/CRM system
Preferred
- Experience in Zendesk preferred
Benefits
- Total Cash Compensation Range: $18 – $22/ per hour
- Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.
- This is a remote, part-time contract position based in the United States.
- Anticipated Contract Length: 3 months, ~20-25 hours a week
About Red Ventures
Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.