Coord, Travel & Visa 1

• Plan travel itineraries, utilizing the most cost efficient means of travel, advising of options available as well as associated costs.
  
• Manage the booking of travel reservations for airlines, hotels, trains, automobiles, etc. through the reservations system, internet, or directly with vendors.
  
• Prepare itineraries, with appropriate detail (restrictions, etc.) and other helpful information for traveler usage.
  
• Ensure that the appropriate visa is obtained and documents audited for accuracy, if required.
  
• Follow appropriate accounting guidelines in the invoicing, payment and billing of all transactions.
  
• Prepare check requisitions for accounting processing.
  
• Assists supervisor in training and coaching other travel coordinators.
  
• May be assigned to special projects or team assignments.
  
• Correspond regularly with consulates, which may include arranging a travelers' personal visit with them.
  
• Assist with vendor relationships.
  
• Coordinate special events (mission president seminars, area council meetings, area reviews, etc.)
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years travel industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Three plus years in Church travel services preferred.
  
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to resolve difficult travel issues.
  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications. Ability to successfully train, motivate, and lead others.
  
• Must be able to work at a high rate of efficiency and take on a large workload including special projects.
  
• Looks for process improvement opportunities and leads change.
  
• Ability to support after hours phone calls as applicable.
  
• Role model of professional behavior and excellent performance for Travel Coordinators. Travel University specialist certification (or country equivalent) highly preferred.