We are hiring for a Travel Assistant.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm.
Salary range $18-20/hr. This position requires processing a high volume of travel requests while meeting travel policies, guidelines and budgets to deliver efficient travel arrangements for staff. This position will be working with the travel team. Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Process travel arrangements for field and office staff.
- Reconcile employees' assignments, collect final travel receipts and documents.
- Review and verify travel invoices and receipts.
- Coordinate with travel agencies, hotel sales representatives, and rental car representatives.
- Multitask in answering phone calls and processing travel arrangements in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associates degree, bachelor's degree in business, a plus
- 2 years of customer service or retail experience or in an office environment
- 2 years of Travel Coordinating and/or Industry experience, a plus
- Great customer service skills
- Understanding of travel policies and regulations
- Knowledge of the travel industry
- Ability to manage vendor relationships
- Negotiation and analytical skills
- Able to analyze problems and critical thinking.
- Excellent both verbal and written communication skills
- Detailed oriented
- Ability work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, web browsing, networking, etc.)
- Working in a team office environment
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.