How to Send WP Job Manager Data to Zendesk

Zendesk is a helpdesk platform. WP Job Manager manages a job listing is submitted, but sending that data to external platforms needs an integration. AFI bridges that gap to Zendesk.

Why not just use Zapier?

For connecting WP Job Manager to helpdesk, a cloud automation service adds cost and a dependency on an external server. AFI runs on your site with no task limits.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with WP Job Manager installed and configured.
• A Zendesk account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Zendesk to AFI

Zendesk uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → Zendesk, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it WP Job Manager to Zendesk.

2. Pick your trigger

Select WP Job Manager as the form provider. AFI fires when a job listing is submitted, giving you access to company name, job title, email, location, job type, and application URL.

3. Select Zendesk as the destination

Choose Zendesk from the platform dropdown and pick Create Ticket. This creates a ticket in Zendesk.

4. Map fields

Match each Zendesk field on the left to the corresponding WP Job Manager field on the right. Common mappings include company name, job title, email, location, job type, and application URL. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in WP Job Manager. Check Zendesk to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps subject, description, and email to Zendesk with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which WP Job Manager events trigger the integration?

AFI fires when a job listing is submitted. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.

Will adding this slow down my site?

No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.

Can I send data to multiple platforms?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect WP Job Manager to Zendesk in minutes.