Amy Higgins

Our non-profit client in the Oak Brook area is looking for a Travel Planning Assistant on their team.  This temp to hire position includes a hybrid schedule. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the organization with arranging travel for speakers and team members for various international events.  

• Prepare monthly reports for executive officer review.
• Assists with speaker mileage reports 
• Researches and compares travel itineraries to make appropriate decisions to prepare and distribute travel arrangements and schedules 
• Supports team with calendar management, expense reporting, trip kits and destination travel books.
• Respond to travel related questions regarding travel policy adherence and procedures and serve as go to person for travel related issues.
• Organizes e-mail and telephone correspondence and tracks travel for the department.
• Assist with staff travel requisitions and coordinates translation requests.

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience in an administrative assistance role 
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy 
• Experience with arranging travel