Allocations Specialist

EF Explore America is a division of EF Education First (“EF”), a diversified global education company that has been in operation for over 55 years. EF is family‑owned, has a staff of nearly 60,000 people, and operates out of 600 offices in over 100 countries around the world. As a privately held company, EF has the advantage of being flexible and able to make decisions for the long‑term success of the company.

We have certainly experienced our share of travel‑related obstacles and seemingly impossible situations – but have bounced back stronger each time. Our future is bright.

EF Explore America organizes and leads educational trips for teachers and their students across North America. Washington, D.C. is our most popular destination. At EF Explore America, we believe in one simple truth – that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Our tours help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, understand new people, places, and cultures, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident and independent.

In this role, you will play a vital role in fulfilling the company’s mission:
Opening the World Through Education. You will be part of the passionate, high‑achieving, and fun Procurement Team (part of our Operations Team) and will be the key face of EF to our transportation and industry partners across the U.S. and Canada. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of North America Transportation who is based in Boston.

In this highly cross‑functional and visible role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing multiple relationships with motorcoach partners across both our domestic student and adult divisions.
• Strategically building allocation strategies that support our strategic business objectives around cost and quality management, inventory utilization, and customer experience.
• Onboarding new motorcoach suppliers to ensure they are well‑prepared to offer the best experience possible to our student travelers.
• Managing reservation details and working closely with suppliers to problem‑solve on‑tour incidents.
• Assisting in any necessary supplier or contract negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 0–2 years professional or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Able to think critically and creatively to problem solve under pressure
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the larger mission
• Great communication skills, both oral and written
• A self‑directed, results oriented, team player
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Paid travel at least once a year (more as you grow with us).
• Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts.
• Three weeks paid vacation your first year (four weeks starting in year two) and nine paid holidays.
• 25% match to your 401(k) contributions.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.
• Wellness benefits including $150 yearly fitness reimbursement.
• EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more.
• Discounts at local venues and businesses.
• Compensation:
  Starts at $55,000 commensurate with experience

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