Job Category: AO - Administration/OperationsJob Description:This position is the primary resource for training and experience in booking tickets, tariffs, routings, visa work, passports, and other travel-related items. This position manages, trains, and coordinates day-to-day travel functions. Ensures that all travel processes and policies are appropriately followed and that appropriate work quality is accomplished, including receiving the lowest possible fares, compliance with negotiated agreements and contracts, proper accounting and adherence to government regulatory regulations, etc. This position assists in ensuring that all global travel key performance measures are accomplished and consistently identifies and provides solutions to both local and global challenges. This position must keep informed of changes and trends in the travel industry.Responsibilities:Assist travel manager in all aspects of travel worldwide.Oversee quality of travel work and processes performed by travel team.Ensure compliance to visa, governmental, and legal regulations through communication with government officials, legal services, travel colleagues around the world, etc.Address urgent travel issues during emergencies (death of a missionary, evacuations, civil unrest, etc.)Qualifications:Bachelors degree completed.Advanced English.Experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Demonstrates understanding of global systems/tools, vendor contracts, travel processes, etc.Ability to communicate and negotiate with travel vendors and executive personnel.Management or leadership experience preferable in the Church environment.Demonstrated knowledge of global visa requirement is preferred.Must be able to travel as required. Ability to make sound business decisions.
