Technical Support Representative - USA

What You’ll Do

• Respond to and triage inbound support tickets, applying initial diagnosis and prioritization based on severity and SLA.
• Troubleshoot common SmartSimple configuration, workflow, and reporting issues, resolving independently where possible.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Subject Matter Experts with clear documentation of steps already taken.
• Maintain accurate, timely ticket notes and status updates in the ticketing system (powered by Zendesk) to support reporting on KPIs and knowledge continuity.
• Maintain a high level of communication with all levels of client interaction to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
• Test fixes provided by the Engineering team and incorporate them into client systems.
• Advocate new platform features and assist clients in adopting these through upgrades, configuration changes, or training. Provide instruction and documentation to ensure the technical success of these initiatives.
• Facilitate relationships across client success, internal teams, and departments to strengthen partnerships.
• Contributor to continuous process improvement within and between all areas of Support.
• Participate in team huddles, training sessions, knowledge-sharing activities and process improvement discussions.
• Meet individual and team KPIs for ticket volume, response time, and customer satisfaction.
• Some travel may be required (estimated less than 10%).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics (STEM) field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a customer-facing technical support, or SaaS support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Comfortable learning new software platforms quickly; prior exposure to SaaS, CRM, or grants management tools is a plus.
• Solid troubleshooting instincts - able to isolate a problem, test hypotheses, and document findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing a queue of concurrent tickets.
• Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically, while providing consistent and high levels of client satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a metric-driven environment.

Required Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of cloud and SaaS terminology.
• Fundamental knowledge of databases and SQL - able to read basic queries, understand table relationships, and assist with simple data troubleshooting.
• Field data storage concepts - understanding of data types, field mappings, and how data is stored and retrieved in database systems.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge - able to read and understand HTML/CSS code, troubleshoot formatting issues.
• JavaScript fundamentals - able to recognize JavaScript syntax, understand basic functions and logic, and troubleshoot workflow automations.
• Workflow automation concepts - understanding of conditional logic, triggers, actions, and how automated workflows function in SaaS.
• Integration protocols and SSO (Single Sign-On) - familiarity with how external systems connect via integrations, including SMTP, SFTP, API connections, and authentication methods.
• Data analytics fundamentals - able to interpret reports, understand data visualizations, and assist with report troubleshooting and configuration.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with SaaS, SmartSimple or similar technology platforms.
• Experience with a ticketing platform such as Zendesk.
• Exposure to the nonprofit, philanthropic, or grants management sector.

A Note on How to Reach US

We're truly grateful that so many people have Foundant on their radar — it means a lot that our work resonates with others. That said, due to the high volume of direct messages and emails we receive, cold outreach isn't the preferred way to be considered for a role, and we're not able to prioritize applications submitted this way. To apply for open positions, please visit our careers page, which is the fastest and most effective route to being considered.

Role Summary

As a Technical Community Support with SmartSimple’s Essential Support team at Foundant, you'll be the voice of customer support and a critical link between our clients and internal teams. You’ll provide prompt, professional, and knowledgeable technical support to help mission-driven organizations succeed with our software. This role combines troubleshooting expertise with a passion for customer success, operating as a technical problem-solver and customer advocate who helps organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.

Where You’ll Work

As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.

With office locations in Bozeman, MT, Toronto, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland, you'll be part of a globally connected team. Whether you're working remotely or from one of our office locations, you'll be contributing to a vibrant, collaborative culture focused on driving meaningful impact across the world.