Travel Advisor

PETA Foundation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized vegan lunches

Health and dental insurance options

401(k) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The PETA Foundation seeks a dedicated professional to advise and support staff related to the organization's travel arrangements. Key duties include training staff on travel programs, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing travel expenditures.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years experience in travel support and possess strong communication skills. The role offers extensive benefits including vacation accrual, health insurance, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of corporate travel support experience.
• Proven working knowledge of Internet account portals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and train staff on corporate travel program.
• Make independent decisions on travel accommodations.
• Handle special travel needs and contracts with vendors.
• Monitor travel expenditures and report out-of-policy purchases.

Skills

Corporate travel support experience

Internet account portal knowledge

Professional relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

This position is posted by The Foundation to Support Animal Protection (FSAP) on behalf of PETA.

Job Description

Position Objective:

To advise and support PETA and PETA Foundation staff members with regard to travel organization

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise and train PETA and PETA Foundation staff members in the use of the corporate travel program, Egencia
• Make independent decisions on how best to accommodate PETA and PETA Foundation staff members with complex travel plans and optimize savings
• Handle any special travel needs staff may have
• Establish and maintain relationships with hotels, rental car companies, and other travel vendors
• Negotiate contracts with hotels, rental car companies, and other travel vendors
• Dispute, if appropriate, and negotiate travel expenses with various travel vendors
• Monitor all travel expenditures and report out-of-policy purchases
• Monitor trends in corporate business travel and technology and attend trainings as necessary
• Promote cost savings and rewards programs to the organization
• Conduct travel trainings
• Process monthly travel expense report and related invoices
• Provide the Operations Department with administrative support
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of corporate travel support experience
• Proven working knowledge of Internet account portals
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Proven effective written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to anticipate problems, identify opportunities, and take a proactive approach to responsibilities
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Willingness and ability to work weekends or weeknights on occasion
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Additional Information

Vacation:

60 days*–23 months of employment: Accrues at 3.08 hours per pay period
2 years – 5 years of employment: 15 days, accrues at 4.62 hours per pay period
More than five years of employment: 20 days, accrues at 6.15 hours per pay period

Sick Leave: Accrues at 3.08 hours per pay period

*Staff members begin accruing paid time off on the first pay date that includes the 60th day of employment.

Holidays 11 days per year, including one birthday holiday

Training:

PETA/FSAP is committed to the professional development of staff members by offering a variety of in-house training courses.

Lunches Three subsidized vegan lunches per week are provided in all offices.

Pet Plan S taff members are eligible for a 15 percent discount on Petplan insurance if you enroll online.

Discounts All staff members are entitled to an additional 30 percent discount off member prices for PETA merchandise.

Benefits New staff members will be eligible for these benefits on their 60th day of employment.

• United Healthcare: Three plans are offered, and all provide medical and prescription.
• Cigna: This is a PPO plan and provides coverage for dental care.
• EyeMed: Separate stand-alone plan that provides vision coverage.
• TASC: Three FSA plans (Medical, Dependent & Transportation) are offered.
• Unum: Life/Accidental Death insurance policy and Long Term Disability coverage.
  Premiums are provided at a group rate and are taken post-tax thru payroll deduction.

401(k) Staff members are eligible to enroll at open enrollment after one year of service if 21 years of age or older. Effective April 1, 2013 employer match is a rate of 25% of your salary deferral, to a maximum of 2% of your Gross Annual Salary. Staff members are fully vested after 6 years of employment. The plan offers numerous different investment options.

Other

A “No Smoking” policy is in effect in PETA offices.

We are an equal opportunity employer.