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
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
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
Skills Required
- Experience using Amadeus and Sabre reservation systems
- Valid authorization to work in Switzerland
- Customer-focused with strong service orientation
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy
- Detail-oriented with precision in handling bookings and passenger information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative team player who adapts to shifting priorities
- Eagerness to learn corporate travel processes and airline procedures
What We Do
A career at EF is something different. You’ll think boldly, own your job, and create a career you are proud of—and have fun doing it. When you join EF, you will join a global community of creative minds, innovators, and change-makers. Since 1965, we've created programs that help people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn about the world and themselves. People are at the heart of everything we do, and it all begins with the talented and collaborative EFers who bring our mission-opening the world through education- to life across 55 countries and counting.
