Junior Travel Planning Specialist for Custom & Groups - Remote

Overview

Project Expedition, a fast-growing travel startup, is looking for a Travel Planning Specialist to join our Custom and Groups team. This role focuses on creating custom itineraries and quotes for travel advisors and their clients. If you enjoy travel, problem-solving, and finding the right solution for complex requests, you’ll fit right in.

In Short

• Provide timely and professional support to travel advisors and their clients
• Collaborate with tour operators worldwide to design custom and group travel itineraries
• Develop personalized proposals and quotes tailored to each group’s requirements
• Oversee requests ranging from single private tours to multi-day group programs
• Resolve issues on the fly to ensure smooth travel experiences
• Recommend creative activities and unique experiences to elevate trips
• Maintain and update tour content, pricing, and operational details for custom and group programs
• Coordinate capacity, schedules, and logistics with vendors and partners
• Keep advisors and operators informed of itinerary or schedule updates
• Assist advisors and group leaders with questions, bookings, and program details

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to handle several open requests at the same time without things slipping
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Works well with a team but can manage tasks on their own too
• Fluent in English — other languages are a bonus
• Experience with group programs or custom itineraries
• Familiarity with booking or reservation platforms

Benefits

• Annual company bonus (up to a total of $3,000, based on company targets - deferred eligibility)
• 15 days of leave (increases to 20 days at 2 years tenure)
• Company Healthcare Plan (Company contribution $9K)
• 401K company plan
• Annual work from home budget $500
• Annual training budget of $250
• TSA Precheck (worth $80)
• Annual Project Expedition tour credits of $750
• Employee discounts on thousands of tours and activities