Senior Manager, Events and Travel

Position: Senior Manager, Events and Travel 
Reports to: Senior Director Work Placements
Department: Seasonal Exchange Programs
Location: U.S. (Remote)

Who we are:

CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

Why work with us:   

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change! 
• You will receive a competitive total rewards package (only applicable for U.S. employees).CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include: 
  • Paid time off and Parental leave 
  • Gym Reimbursement Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability 
  • 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules) 
  • CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution 
  • Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)  
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent) 
  • Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness) 
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries.  Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year.  Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place. 

Who you are:

The Senior Manager, Events and Travel will be responsible for overseeing all travel and in-person events for various inbound CIEE BridgeUSA programs. This role will plan all in-person team travel and events spearheading decision making for internal teams for events including in-person hiring events, site visits, trade shows, community events, and in-person training/meetings. This role will identify opportunities for CIEE to increase presence as the BridgeUSA industry leader. 

Inbound CIEE BridgeUSA programs allow over 30,000 students and young professionals from around the world to take part in exchange programs at host organizations across the U.S. each year. These programs are operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of State to advance public diplomacy through the BridgeUSA set of programs.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, book and staff all aspects of in-person Road Show events for various inbound CIEE BridgeUSA programs.
• Communicate with International Representatives on Road Show planning and event details.
• Own all communications with travel vendors utilized for travel and event bookings.
• Monitor and maintain all budget items involving Travel and Events for various CIEE BridgeUSA programs.
• Manage and reconcile CIEE BridgeUSA Inbound Travel and Events Credit Card.
• Manage and plan of all site visits, sales, visits, and community events for various CIEE BridgeUSA inbound programs.
• Research, review, and keep current industry and chamber memberships while identifying opportunities for CIEE BridgeUSA brand awareness.
• Identify, book, and staff all trade shows various CIEE BridgeUSA inbound programs.
• Lead staff training and expectation setting for all in-person events with a focus on CIEE brand.
• Coordinate with Marketing/Branding on event needs (handouts, banners, giveaways, etc.).
• Coordinate with various teams on larger event planning and in-person meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support CIEE’s program placement goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years of previous travel and event planning experience.
• This role involves some domestic and international travel (Flexible).
• Experience in international exchange programs encouraged.
• International travel and/or work experience encouraged.
• Sales experience, specifically B2B and human capital solutions encouraged.
• Computer skills including MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment and within tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
• Energetic, personable, goal and team-oriented.

Location Requirements:

The position is available to applicants in Canada and the United States, except for applicants residing in:

• Washington (state)
• Colorado
• California
• Jersey City, NJ

CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Due to federal regulations, a reference and background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.