A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organization with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education and travel.
EF Education First, the world leader in international education, is looking for a passionate, organized, and hardworking trainee to join EF’s Staff Travel team. You will be responsible for handling all aspects of corporate travel requests for Staff Travel to find the best flight itinerary for EF employees and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will be a member of an energetic, multinational team that is staffed across continents and report to the Manager of Corporate Travel & Distribution Channels.
Start date for this trainee position is with immediate effect. Temporary role, period limited to 6 months from start date.
What you will be doing
- Support the booking and coordination of internal business travel for company employees
- Coordinate flight reservations, ticketing, changes, and cancellations in line with company travel policies
- Use travel reservation systems, including Amadeus and Sabre, to create and manage bookings
- Arrange travel for company events, summits, kick-offs, and other business activities across various divisions
- Communicate with employees and internal stakeholders to confirm travel requirements and provide updates
- Maintain accurate travel records and assist in resolving travel-related queries and disruptions
Collaborate with team members and travel partners while developing knowledge of corporate travel processes and industry best practices
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Who you are
- Customer-focused , with a genuine passion for providing excellent service and supporting employees with their travel needs
- Organized , able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented , ensuring travel bookings and passenger information are handled with precision
- Communicative , with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and stakeholders
- Eager to learn , motivated to develop knowledge of corporate travel, airline procedures, and reservation systems such as Amadeus and Sabre.
- Collaborative , able to work effectively within a team while independently managing daily responsibilities. You think of ‘we’ before ‘me’ supporting your team as well as department with proactive knowledge sharing and by adapting to shifting tasks and priorities over peak
Valid authorization to work in Switzerland is required
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What we offer
- Dynamic and international work environment with flat hierarchies and diverse career development opportunities
- Working with global team members and internal stakeholders across the globe
- Regular office events, team outings, and after-work gatherings to celebrate successes, strengthen friendships, foster team spirit, and have fun together
- Free access to the gym at our Zurich office
