Travel Coordinator

This position coordinates and executes travel plans and arrangements for travelers in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Coordinates with management and associates to provide travel-related information.

• Advises associates on the best travel plans based on their needs and requirements, within the guidelines of the Ormat Travel Policy.

• Researches, compares, reserves and purchases airline tickets, rental cars and hotel accommodations that best suits the traveler’s needs, while following the guidelines as outlined in the Ormat Travel Policy.

• Provides assistance to travelers during their travel. May refer travelers to other resources when travel assistance is needed or required outside of normal business hours.

• Enters payments and maintains travel related records and documents in the Ormat Business Travel Platform.

• A professional appearance and telephone manner is essential.

• Must be able to work weekends and/or overtime as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Minimum 3 years travel coordination experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and writing communicational skills.

• Good organizational, management and negotiation skills.

• The ability and knowledge to operate a variety of standard office equipment.

• Must have the ability to work without supervision.

• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.

• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.

• The ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

• This position requires sitting/standing 80% of the time and walking 20% of the time.