Operations Trainee: Production & Transportation Support

Education First; Zürich; On-site; CHF 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First in Zürich invites applications for a Production or Transportation Trainee role in 2027. The six‑month traineeship supports Production or Transportation Specialists across the tour operations, with rotation between functions.

You will handle daily partner communications, bookings, supplier settlements, and assist on-tours while collaborating with US Market Development to optimize itineraries.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
• University degree.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-driven and flexible; quick learner and problem solver.
• Enjoys numbers; comfortable with Microsoft Excel.
• Similar work experience is a plus.
• Able to analyze and question processes; seek improvements.

Responsibilities

• Daily support of Production and Transportation Specialists with supplier confirmations and requests.
• Secure bookings with business partners.
• Settle accounts with suppliers and support accounts payable.
• Research and identify new business partners.
• Follow up on quality control actions.
• On-tour support to Tour Directors and partners.
• Collaborate with US Market Development to improve logistics and itineraries.

Skills

Fluent English

Self-driven

Organizational skills

Quick learner

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EF Education First in Zürich invites applications for a Production or Transportation Trainee role in 2027. The six‑month traineeship supports Production or Transportation Specialists across the tour operations, with rotation between functions.

You will handle daily partner communications, bookings, supplier settlements, and assist on-tours while collaborating with US Market Development to optimize itineraries.