Group Travel Planning Assistant

Job Description

THE ROLE
You will work directly alongside our Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute 30+ international group pilgrimages simultaneously. This is the organizational backbone of our operation - keeping programs on track, clients informed, and every detail airtight. No two days are the same.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Assist the Operations Manager in planning international group trips from booking through departure
• Communicate daily with travelers by phone and email - with patience, warmth, and professionalism
• Prepare and maintain traveler records, itineraries, and reservations
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and travel partners as directed
• Proofread brochures, itineraries, and marketing materials - accuracy is non-negotiable
• Support special projects and step in wherever the team needs you
• Occasional international travel of 10-12 days may be required

WHAT YOU BRING
Must Have:
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Superior written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive)
• Comfort with AI tools and emerging technology
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Patience - genuine, consistent, and unshakeable
Strongly Preferred:
• Travel agency or group travel experience
• Accounting or bookkeeping background
• Familiarity with faith-based or pilgrimage travel
* Customer service and administrative background

WHO YOU ARE
This role is the right fit if you are:
• A person of Christian faith who understands the spiritual significance of pilgrimage travel
• A natural organizer who creates systems, anticipates problems, and brings clarity to complexity
• A servant leader who finds genuine satisfaction in helping others succeed
• A calm, patient communicator who handles stressed clients and shifting priorities without losing composure
• Honest, accountable, and proactive - you own your work and meet your deadlines

WHAT TO EXPECT - HONESTLY
This is a demanding, high-volume role in a small, fast-moving company. You will juggle multiple active programs, work with clients who need extra care, and operate in a more dynamic and structured environment. We are direct about this because we want the right person - someone who sees that as an opportunity, not a problem. In return, you will find deeply meaningful work and the reward of sending hundreds of pilgrims to the most sacred places on earth.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit select-intl.com to familiarize yourself with our destinations and mission first.
Then submit your resume and a short cover letter answering three questions:
• Why does this role appeal to you specifically?
• Describe one example of how you managed a complex, multi-part project.
• How does your faith inform your work ethic?
Salary between $ 65,000 - $ 75,000

About the Employer

For almost 40 years, Select International Tours & Cruises, located in Flemington, has been one of America's leading faith-based tour companies. Our team of fifteen plans and executes over 100 custom pilgrimages per year for Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox groups - to destinations including the Holy Land, Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje, and Mexico. We take our work seriously and our mission personally.
Before applying, please visit select-intl.com to learn about our company and what we do. We are looking for someone genuinely drawn to this mission - not just any open position.