What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coord, Travel 1 (6 Month Temporary) position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church..
Coordinate travel arrangements for Church employees, missionaries, General Authorities and other Church representatives. Secure travel reservations via air, rail, rental car and hotel throughout the world. Coordinate visa acquisition as needed. Resolve a wide variety of complex travel and/or documentation problems in a responsive and professional manner. Ensure a smooth travel experience for customers.
Responsibilities
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church..
Coordinate travel arrangements for Church employees, missionaries, General Authorities and other Church representatives. Secure travel reservations via air, rail, rental car and hotel throughout the world. Coordinate visa acquisition as needed. Resolve a wide variety of complex travel and/or documentation problems in a responsive and professional manner. Ensure a smooth travel experience for customers.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Correspond regularly with consulates, which may include arranging a traveler's personal visit with them.
- High School Graduate plus three years office or related experience (travel industry preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Must have excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and be sensitive to client needs. Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft applications).
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.