Job description
Are you a self-motivated and driven person who is
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
Founded in 1995 by human rights activist Craig
Kielburger, Free The Children is an international charity and educational
partner that believes in a world where all young people are free to achieve
their fullest potential. We work internationally to free children from poverty
and exploitation through a holistic and sustainable development model called
Adopt a Village. Domestically, we offer innovative programs that e
Kielburger, Free The Children is an international charity and educational
partner that believes in a world where all young people are free to achieve
their fullest potential. We work internationally to free children from poverty
and exploitation through a holistic and sustainable development model called
Adopt a Village. Domestically, we offer innovative programs that e
ducate,
engage and empower youth to become agents of change.
We Day is a celebration of the power of young people
to change the world. It is a series of stadium-sized events all over North
America and the UK that bring students together with world leaders and
celebrities to honour the previous year’s achievements and to inspire the next
year of action.
to change the world. It is a series of stadium-sized events all over North
America and the UK that bring students together with world leaders and
celebrities to honour the previous year’s achievements and to inspire the next
year of action.
The We Day work environment appeals to self-directed
team players who enjoy multi- tasking in a fast-paced environment. A passion
for event planning and logistics combined with an interest in social justice is
an asset.
team players who enjoy multi- tasking in a fast-paced environment. A passion
for event planning and logistics combined with an interest in social justice is
an asset.
There is a three (3) month probationary period, upon
reaching the three (3) month period, all staff members are offered a health
plan including dental and Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out
of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street).
This role is perfect for a new graduate who is looking to grow and work hard
for two years. You love big goals and surpassing expectations.
reaching the three (3) month period, all staff members are offered a health
plan including dental and Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out
of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street).
This role is perfect for a new graduate who is looking to grow and work hard
for two years. You love big goals and surpassing expectations.
Please apply on our website at
www.freethechildren.com/careers.
www.freethechildren.com/careers.
While resumes are important, we want to know what
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Lead agent responsible for all staff travel
- Travel arrangements will include: air travel, car
rental, hotel accommodations - Must be fully informed and stay abreast of all
airline rules and regulations, tariffs and other industry requirements and
accurately apply this information when making travel arrangements - Research and provide solutions to problems that
travelers may experience with the arrangements provided, reacting to
emergencies and weather related concerns - Organize, administer and file all affiliated
paperwork and correspondence with clients and for the organization - Carry out general office tasks, special projects
and other duties as required - Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in an
Ontario travel agency, preferably with a corporate background - Possess a degree preferably in Travel or Tourism
from an accredited College or University - TICO certified
- Have working knowledge of Sabre CRS software
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management
tools and invoicing systems such as Client Majic and Salesforce - Strong knowledge of world geography
- Possess strong organizational and administrative
skills - Possess the ability to book group and individual
travel to diverse international destinations - Possess an ability to work inclusively with
people of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities - Proven ability to take initiative and manage
high-stress situations - Proven ability to multi-task in a demanding and
fast-paced work environment - Possess excellent oral and written communication
and public speaking skills - Strong commitment to teamwork
- Carry a positive attitude and ability to work as
a team player and work well independently - Experience working with basic word processing and
financial software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) and knowledge
of databases - International travel experience
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Eligible to work in Canada
What makes Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is
filled with passionate, driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This
means we work hard, set high goals and exceed them to help empower youth to
change the world.
filled with passionate, driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This
means we work hard, set high goals and exceed them to help empower youth to
change the world.
If you are looking for a predictable 9–5 work
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
If you are inspired by collaboration, making
friendships with incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like
working on our We Days, and if your personal values align with our core values,
we would love to hear from you.
friendships with incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like
working on our We Days, and if your personal values align with our core values,
we would love to hear from you.
Free The Children sincerely thanks all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply
Please apply on our website at
www.freethechildren.com/careers.
www.freethechildren.com/careers.
