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Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you! Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property. JOB SUMMARY: The Travel and Event Coordinator is to assist in the management and coordination of day-to-day travel and event related tasks across the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Oversee the maintenance and updates of the company's travel portal or booking platform with travel company. Collaborate with the travel company and Marketing to ensure the travel website is user-friendly, up-to-date, and reflects current travel policies and options. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to the travel website in a timely manner. Work with Analytics and the travel company to prepare detailed reports on travel expenditures, identifying trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for cost-saving. Provide guidance to employees and management on travel policy adherence and best practices. Provide support to employees regarding travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation. Monitor and maintain company's list of 'approved' travelers. Draft memos, emails, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) or general communication regarding travel and event related items. Prepare post-event reports summarizing outcomes, expenses, and participant feedback for future reference. Assist in the budgeting, planning, and execution of company meetings and events, including sourcing venues, promotional items, organizing meals, controlling costs, and coordinating activities. Work closely with vendors and service providers to assist in arranging transportation, accommodations, catering, sponsorships, and entertainment for events. Gather feedback from event participants and stakeholders to assess the success of events and identify areas for improvement. Assist with the coordination of event supplies for branches, including tradeshow displays and printed collateral from vendors. Provide support to employees as they use the web store(s) for event-related orders and coordinate troubleshooting with 3rd parties. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The qualifications listed below are representative o the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. Education, Training, Certifications: High school Diploma, or equivalent, required. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar, strongly preferred. Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: Strong experience with office management. 1-2 years experience in event planning, coordination, and execution, strongly preferred. 1-2 years experience in managing or assisting with corporate travel programs, strongly preferred. Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability collaborate cross-functionally. Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers. Systems and Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Other Qualifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required. Must be able to comply with SFPH's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. Occasional travel required, up to 20%. PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Work Environment: Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures. Benefits Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Our Core Values PIPE We are PASSIONATE about life safety We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing) We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right) Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applications will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.