Traineeship -Operations- Italian Speaking

at  EF World Journeys

At EF World Journeys, we believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it, and we strive to help as many people as possible share that experience. EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break are divisions of EF World Journeys and we make world travel easy. We want to empower travelers of all ages to get out there and experience something new on our guided tours. If you share this passion for opening the world, come work with us!
Join Our Operations Team as a Trainee!
Are you ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic? The Operations team is looking for candidates like you to join us from February 16th, 2025, to November 30th, 2025. We are hiring trainees to support two key functions within our team: Production and Transportation.
As a Production or Transportation Trainee, you will assist Production and Transportation Specialists in preparing and executing tours throughout the season, ensuring an exceptional on-tour experience for our travelers. You’ll collaborate closely with business partners such as restaurants, transportation companies, local guides, and tourist attractions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in English and Italian required, and a combination of French, German, Spanish and any other languages advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business, economics, or tourism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-driven, flexible, and a quick learner with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Enjoys working with numbers and is proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Similar work experience is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze and question processes, thinking outside the box to improve them.
  If you’re motivated by the prospect of an international career with the largest private education company in the world, we want to hear from you!
  To Apply: Applicants must hold a Schengen passport or have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland.

ABOUT EF EDUCATION FIRST

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
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• Provide daily support to Production and Transportation Specialists, including supplier confirmations, updates, and special requests.
• Secure bookings with our business partners.
• Settle accounts with suppliers and support the accounts payable process.
• Research and identify potential new business partners.
• Follow up on quality control actions confirmed by the Production and Transportation Specialists.
• Offer on-tour support to both Tour Directors and business partners.
• Collaborate with our Market Development team in the United States to improve logistics and develop itineraries.