Specialist, Travel and Events

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Travel & Events Specialist serves as an operational partner within the Travel & Events department, supporting incentive initiatives, meetings, and events. This role works closely with a team of meeting planners to manage departmental systems, processes, and administrative functions that support the successful planning and execution of programs. The Specialist supports core operational areas, including data management, vendor coordination, budget monitoring, and contract documentation. This position plays an important role in maintaining organized workflows, ensuring accuracy across team systems, and supporting efficient program delivery. The Travel & Events Specialist contributes to operational efficiency and the effective use of departmental resources to support high-quality travel and event experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college
2-5 years of experience in a corporate meeting background, DMC role, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required, particularly Outlook, Publisher and Excel
Ability to multi-task and adapt to needs of both clients and associates in a professional manner
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to show discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to work with varying levels of management
Excellent relationship management skills
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects
Strong technical aptitude – ability to utilize and leverage technology and systems
Works well in an energized team environment
Good judgement, problem solving skills and initiative
Ability to apply common sense.
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State and possess a valid passport.

Nice To Haves

Travel industry experience
Concur online travel or CVENT experience
Canva Experience

Responsibilities

Sharepoint and master calendar coordination
Small meeting contracts to include initiation, review and implementation for independent projects or in collaboration with Corporate Meeting Planners working with Procurement
Financial management of departmental or event budgets
Data management and retention – travel and events reports
Department liaison to Accounting, IT, Security, Mail Room, Risk and Compliance
Internal website content management
Purchasing responsibilities related to departmental and event needs such as vendor set up, supply ordering, payment and expense reporting
Travel, destination or supplier research and sourcing to support incentive trips or internal events