Insurance Benefits Educator

Job Title: Insurance Benefits Educator
Location: Kansas City, KS
Duration: 9 months+ (possible extension)
 
Schedule Notes: This position is on an as-needed basis. No guaranteed hours. 
 
Candidates must be located from the cities below (or surrounding areas within 120 miles) and be willing and able to commute within said radius.
 
Duties:

• No guaranteed hours - this position is on an as-needed basis.
• This position requires driving responsibilities
• Candidates must live within a 120 mile radius of the location(s) listed below and be able and willing to commute within that radius.
• Candidates must have their own form of reliable transportation. Health and Life license is required.
• Candidates CAN work for other carriers/enrollment companies but cannot be signed to exclusive contracts with other carriers and not be available to work for Client during peak season.

Required Responsibilities:
The role of the Benefit Educator is essential to our business's success. As the representative of Client, your primary responsibility is to conduct exceptional enrollment events that set Client apart from our competitors. In this client-facing position, you will educate customers about Client’s products, services, and programs through various methods, including formal presentations, benefit fairs, and health fairs, etc. Your goal is to create a highly satisfying and positive customer experience, demonstrating knowledge, competence, and professionalism.

• Have and maintain an active Life and Health Insurance License
• Have experience explaining and presenting employer-sponsored benefits and health insurance
• Willing to work on an “as-needed” basis (including occasional last-minute requests)
• Must be available during peak season (August-December)
• Must be comfortable speaking to large groups as well as with individuals
• Successfully introduce and educate Client's benefit programs to all potential and existing customers
• Troubleshoot any enrollment or benefit questions and/or concerns
• Will need to be willing to travel within the geographic market to cover events
• Must have reliable transportation
• Will be expected to charge expenses for travel (car rental, air, hotel, etc) and will be reimbursed for those expenses
• Must have access to email, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and cell phone
• Must live local to the geographic area.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Life and Health License required

Skills:

• Knowledge of employee benefits including group (employer-sponsored) health, dental, pharmacy, vision, supplemental health insurance, and related services. Benefits paid by employer, employee, or both.
• Knowledge of local market nuances (providers, networks, competitors) preferred
• Strong Presentation and PowerPoint skills, virtual and in-person
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Strong organizational skills
• Tech savvy (Webex, Zoom, Skype, and other various platforms)