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Backroads · 2 days ago

Trip Development Assistant

Berkeley, California

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Backroads is a company focused on creating exceptional travel experiences, and they are seeking a Trip Development Assistant to support the research, development, and launch of new trips. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure projects are on track and milestones are met, while also providing administrative support and managing schedules.

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Responsibilities

Support the New Trips team on go-to-market tasks by ensuring all trip content inputs are accurate and complete to meet key deadlines

Administrative support for new trip research and scheduling

Project work, audits and periodic reporting, as needed

Schedule and support Trip Development department meetings, including setup, logistical support and note-taking for department meetings and events

Manage TD team Outlook calendars to ensure all events and due dates are reflected and communicated

Support New Hotel Assistance team with annual processes such as vendor gift planning, vendors visits and webinars

Support New Hotel Assistance team in maintaining memberships, subscriptions and process documentation around industry events

Support TD Directors and Managers with general administrative assistance and special projects as needed

Qualification

Attention to detailCritical thinkingClear communicationTime managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAdvanced Excel skillsJiraProfessionalismProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Very strong attention to detail and follow-through

Tenacity and critical thinking

Strong Communicator

Efficient and organized time manager

Quick learner

Proven ability to work independently, with a team, and comfort with ambiguity

Problem-Solver

Credible

Personable and professional

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills

Preferred

Experience with Jira preferred, not required

Company

Backroads

Glassdoor3.4

Backroads is a biggest active travel company.

Founded in 1979

Berkeley, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.backroads.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Sean Harrington

Chief Operating Officer

Avery Hale Smith

Chief Experience Officer

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