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Remote Chat Agent Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Consultant

Portland, OR · Remote

$21 - $26/hr

A Call Center Support Agent serves as the frontline representative of a company, managing a variety of employee interactions primarily through phone calls, emails, and live chats. Their main goal is

Remote CSR Agent Entry Level

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$16.50 - $22/hr

Remote Client Success Specialist Company: Globe Life AO Location: Fully Remote At Globe Life AO , we are passionate about creating opportunities that empower individuals to achieve professional

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How much do remote chat agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote chat agent in Portland, OR is $21.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.92 and $21.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote chat agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Chat Agent, you need excellent written communication, strong typing skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, chat platforms, and ticketing software is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, patience, and attention to detail help agents deliver a positive customer experience. These skills are crucial for efficiently resolving customer inquiries and maintaining high satisfaction in a remote, fast-paced environment.

What does a remote chat agent do?

A remote chat agent answers customer questions through an online chat platform. Your primary responsibilities are to assist customers and troubleshoot issues. You address minor problems and escalate complicated situations to the proper resources. You connect with clients quickly and provide live help. Your duties include using the chat platform, diagnosing the client's problem, communicating until full satisfaction, and assisting with resolutions. A remote chat agent can work in a call center, office environment, or from home.

What is a remote chat agent?

Remote chat agents are customer service professionals who assist customers via online chat platforms, rather than over the phone or in person. They work from a remote location, such as their home, using computers and internet connections to communicate with clients or customers. Their main responsibilities include answering questions, resolving issues, providing product or service information, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Remote chat agents often work for various industries, including retail, technology, and financial services, offering support through live chat, messaging apps, or social media.

What are some common challenges faced by remote chat agents, and how can they be managed effectively?

Remote Chat Agents often encounter challenges such as handling multiple conversations simultaneously, maintaining a consistent and friendly tone, and resolving customer issues efficiently without face-to-face interaction. Effective time management, clear written communication skills, and familiarity with the company’s resources and support tools are essential for success. Many organizations provide training, knowledge bases, and regular team check-ins to help agents stay informed and supported while working remotely.
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Infographic showing various Remote Chat Agent job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,786 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Licensed Property and Casualty Agents

Jobs for Humanity

Portland, OR • Remote

$23/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Upwardly Global and with TTEC to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.
Company Name: TTEC
Job Description

Job Description:
Bilingual Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent-English Remote USA
Be the spark that brightens days and ignite your career with TTEC's award-winning employment experience.
As a Bilingual Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent-English working remotely in the United States, you'll be a part of bringing humanity to business. #experienceTTEC
Our employees have spoken. Our purpose, team, and company culture are amazing and our Great Place to Work certification in the United States says it all!
Our TTEC work-from-home team has 41 preferred residence states. We are currently not hiring from the following geographies: AK, CA, HI or outside of the United States.
Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, and Washington, D.C. will be considered only based on special business need.
What You'll be Doing
Do you have a passion for helping others and giving them peace of mind? You'll have ownership over resolving escalated or complex calls from customers. Whether it's getting answers for customers quickly, consulting on products with compassion or resolving their issues with a smile, you'll be the difference between their customer experience being just average or an exceptional one.
During a Typical Day, You'll:
- Answer incoming communications from customers
- Conduct research to provide answers for customers to resolve their issues
- Some upselling of products or services to existing customers may be required
What You Bring to the Role
- Active Property and Casualty license
- 6 months or more of customer service experience
- Great written and verbal communication skills in Spanish-English
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Recognize, apply and explain your product or service knowledge
- Integrity to follow guidelines on maintaining members' privacy
- Computer experience
- High speed internet (> 10 mbps)
- While we recommend a USB wired headset, if you have a headset already, you may be able to use that (except for Bluetooth headsets)
- Smart phone or another device that runs iOS or Android (iPad etc.) for your daily log-in
What You Can Expect
- Continuing education paid for by TTEC
- Supportive of your career and professional development
- An inclusive culture and community-minded organization where giving back is encouraged
- A global team of curious lifelong learners guided by our company values
- Base pay of $23 per hour plus performance bonus opportunities
- And we have a healthy benefits package based on your position that could include PTO, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness incentives.
A Bit More About Your Role
We're committed to ensuring you have the skills and support to be successful in your role throughout your career. From your first day in training, through individualized webcam-enabled, engagement and coaching, on into 1000s of free courses to support your career growth wherever that may take you. And we know that you bring with you the one necessary ingredient that can't be taughta caring and supportive nature that will shine through as you help customers. Our TTEC community is here for you as one dynamic, global family.
You'll report to Team Lead. You'll contribute to the success of the customer experience and the overall success of the team.
About TTEC
Our business is about making customers happy. That's all we do. Since 1982, we've helped companies build engaged, pleased, profitable customer experiences powered by our combination of humanity and technology. On behalf of many of the world's leading iconic and hypergrowth brands, we talk, message, text, and video chat with millions of customers every day. These exceptional customer experiences start with you.
TTEC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. TTEC embraces and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that respects and empowers the cultures and perspectives within our global teams. We aim to reflect the communities we serve, by not only delivering amazing service and technology, but also humanity. We make it a point to make sure all our employees feel valued, belonging, and comfortable being their authentic selves at work. As a global company, we know diversity is our strength because it enables us to view things from different vantage points and for you to bring value to the table in your own unique way.
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