| Location | Des Moines, IA |
About the Role
If you're interested in events, travel, and working behind the scenes to bring large-scale experiences to life, this could be a great starting point.
As an Event Travel Specialist, you'll support the planning and execution of air travel for group events, meetings, and incentive programs. You'll work closely with experienced team members to coordinate flights, assist travelers, and help ensure everything runs smoothly from planning through event completion.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative role where you'll learn the ins and outs of group travel, airline logistics, and event operations.
What You'll Do
Support the coordination of air travel for event attendees and internal teams
Research and share flight options, pricing, and schedules
Assist with booking and ticketing flights
Communicate with participants via email to:
Share itineraries
Answer travel questions
Help with changes or requests
Track and help manage program budgets and travel details
Partner with internal teams like:
Event Managers
Travel Directors
Accounting teams
Help resolve travel issues (delays, changes, cancellations) with guidance from senior team members
Learn how to navigate airline systems and internal tools
Assist with after-hours flight monitoring on a rotating basis
What Makes This Role Unique
What We're Looking For
We're open to early-career candidates who are excited to learn. You might be a great fit if you:
Recently graduated (or have a background) in:
Event Management
Hospitality
Tourism
Business or related field
Are highly organized and detail-oriented
Enjoy working with people and solving problems
Are comfortable communicating clearly via email and Teams
Like working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Are tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
Have a strong sense of accountability and follow-through
Nice to Have (but not required)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
ITA Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.