Corporate Travel Intern - PCA

000-CORPORATE, 1 N Field Ct, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States of America Req #21111 Thursday, November 14, 2024 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. Are you a current college student majoring in Hospitality or Business? If so, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is looking to hire a Corporate Travel intern for their executive office building in Lake Forest, IL for the summer of 2025. This internship opportunity will provide practical knowledge and experience with commercial and private business travel. Responsibilities Include:

Communicate with internal and external customers to arrange commercial and private travel details including lodging, ground transportation, and air.

Assist travel team in finalizing details professionally and promptly when needed.

Participate in Sabre travel training program to learn and monitor the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS).

Maintain a positive, cheerful approach to all customers and offer service above and beyond customer expectations.

Take diligent notes throughout the internship on experiences and projects to give a presentation at the end of the summer. Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be a currently enrolled college student majoring in Hospitality, Business, or a related field and have completed their sophomore year.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and you must be eligible to work in the U.S.

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00pm.

This position is hybrid with 2-3 days a week in the Lake Forest corporate office. Abilities/Skills:

Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Critical thinking and time management skills to evaluate different solutions and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.

Must be able to adapt to change on a consistent basis.

Contribute efforts independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word required. All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr