Travel Coordinator

International Mission Board; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental + vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer mission trip benefits

Job summary

International Mission Board in Rockville, VA seeks a detail-oriented Travel Coordinator to manage domestic and international travel, support travelers through every travel stage, and uphold service quality aligned with organizational policies.

The role requires Sabre or GDS proficiency, Concur/OBT familiarity, and experience in nonprofit or mission travel. Hybrid work after training, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, customer service, and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Sabre or any Global Distribution System (GDS) experience required.
• Experience with Concur or another corporate online booking tool (OBT) required.
• Experience in nonprofit, mission travel, or similar travel contexts preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Book, ticket, and manage domestic and international travel reservations.
• Support travelers from appointment through travel to the field.
• Coordinate travel for meetings, conferences, orientations, and events.
• Assist travelers with itinerary planning, documentation, and travel questions.
• Monitor and resolve disruptions, schedule changes, and itinerary issues.
• Maintain travel records and ensure adherence to travel policies.

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented travel professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? As a Travel Coordinator, you'll manage complex travel arrangements, support travelers through every stage of their journey, and play a key role in delivering outstanding service across the organization.

Location: Rockville, VA

Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid after training period

Compensation: $23.57-27.73 per hour*

This position is responsible for booking and managing domestic and international travel arrangements, assisting travelers throughout the travel process, and providing excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with organizational travel policies.

Responsibilities

• Book, ticket, and manage domestic and international travel reservations.
• Support newly appointed personnel from appointment through travel to the field.
• Coordinate travel for organizational meetings, conferences, orientations, and special events.
• Assist travelers with itinerary planning, travel documentation, and travel-related questions.
• Monitor and resolve travel disruptions, schedule changes, and itinerary issues.
• Provide travel support for assigned transient and regional travel requests.
• Maintain accurate travel records and ensure compliance with travel policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, travelers, and travel suppliers to support travel needs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Sabre or another Global Distribution System (GDS) is required.
• Familiarity with Concur or another corporate online booking tool (OBT) is required.
• Experience in corporate, agency, nonprofit, or mission travel preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic and international travel procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality of service.
• Calm, thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of world geography and international travel routing.
• Awareness of geopolitical conditions and how global events may impact travel planning and traveler readiness.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and organizational values when supporting travelers and families.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience coordinating group, event, or conference travel, preferred
• Experience with international travel documentation and visa-related travel, preferred.
• Experience supporting travelers in a nonprofit, ministry, or mission-focused, environment, preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
• 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts
• See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.

*This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation that IMB reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. This range reflects base compensation only and does not include the value of IMB’s comprehensive benefits, which are described further below. Final base compensation may be informed by individualized factors, including experience, qualifications, and unique skills that are expected to impact the individual’s contribution to the role. IMB is not responsible for omissions or alterations to this information in third-party job postings.

Worker Type: Employee Regular Time Type: Full time

IMB is a non-profit religious organization of the Southern Baptist convention. Our vision is a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language knowing and worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. As we have a primary role in fulfilling the Great Commission globally through the partnership and support of our churches, every employee functions as a minister of the gospel. All employees must commit to living a life of personal holiness in imitation of Jesus Christ and bringing glory to God the Father in carrying out all assigned responsibilities, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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