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AAA Northeast
Totowa, New Jersey

Member Service Counselor Branch (58630)

CounselorIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$23.4/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Totowa, NJ 07512
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.40 Hourly
  • Job Shift: 1st Shift
  • Job Category: Customer Experience

Work schedule: 40 hours per week, to be worked between the hours of 8am-5:30pm on Mondays-Fridays and at least two Saturdays per month between 8am-2:30pm. Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community? Jump-start your career with AAA Northeast! Take your sales, customer service, and operational skills to the next level by joining our branch team! Our Member Service Counselor Branch is a fantastic steppingstone role for candidates who want to grow and learn in a team environment! Our team enjoys fantastic benefits: best-in-class health plans, company matching 401(k), free AAA membership, vacation, holiday and sick pay, competitive salary, incentives and MORE! Make a difference in our members’ lives while enjoying a daytime schedule! Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you! What you will do: Member Service:

  • Develops comprehensive knowledge of products and services offered by AAA Northeast. Uses information to promote the sales of memberships, including upgrades, auto-renewal and digital membership. Uses technology and product knowledge to promote AAA credit card program, business line referrals and other club initiatives. Makes any changes on existing memberships and assists members with any issues that may arise.
  • Delivers accurate and timely information to members regarding club products/services. Maintains department standards including servicing members in-person and over-the-phone and supporting club partnerships (such as Registry Services, TSA, etc.).
  • In select locations: provides registry services and/or TSA services, including handling/processing confidential documents and information, inputting information into databases and systems. Services include but are not limited to, license/ID renewals, registration renewals. Must be able to review applications and forms for completeness in person and over the phone in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Provides assistance to members for accommodations and points of interest. This includes, mapping, routing, and possible hotel and car reservations for members. Promotes and assists members with International/InterAmerican driving permits; passport photos; foreign currency, theme park tickets, entertainment tickets and all other club products to members. Sales:
  • Consistently meets and/or exceeds minimum member satisfaction scores and other related position related goals.
  • Develops comprehensive knowledge of products and services offered by AAA Northeast. Through the five-diamond process, cross selling techniques, and club and department training, educates members of all benefits and KPI’s while maintaining a positive member experience.
  • Keeps up to date on all promotions and initiatives in the branch. This includes recognizing opportunities to improve overall branch performance. Daily Operations:
  • Acts as a liaison with other departments, including but not limited to; Travel, Insurance, Membership, Finance, IT, Member Relations to coordinate and gather appropriate information for the member or department issues.
  • Performs job duties according to department policies, procedures, and practices within scope of authority, including adhering to all club/department safety protocols. This job description may not be inclusive of all the assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. May travel to nearby locations to assist with branch coverage.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or GED Required Experience Customer Service with a focus in Sales Required and Licenses and Certifications Satisfactorily pass state specific and federal background check during pre and post hiring in accordance with state and federal requirements Required Must meet individual state requirements to perform registry & TSA services; including clearing federal/state specific background checks/processes. Required AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional member service by promoting and selling AAA products and services while assisting with member inquiries. Perform daily branch operations, including registry and TSA services, while maintaining accurate records and meeting performance goals.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required for this position. Candidates must possess strong customer service and sales skills and be able to pass state and federal background checks.

Key Skills

CommunicationData entryProblem solvingRelationship managementOperational supportDocumentation

Customer Service — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46k–$49kCounselor median $76k (middle half $42k–$92k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$43k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in New Jersey336 active13,729 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
20%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AAA Northeast

Consumer Services
Providence, RI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Best-in-class health plans
Company matching 401(k)
Free AAA membership
Vacation, holiday and sick pay
Competitive salary
Incentives

Living in Totowa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k
Median resident rent
$2,072/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.