As a growing organization with an entrepreneurial spirit, The Travel Collaborative offers challenging professional opportunities for independent travel agents. In addition, our independent agents and central administration frequently seek to fill staff positions. INDEPENDENT TRAVEL AGENTS Since its founding in 1985, The Travel Collaborative has developed an innovative and highly successful business model of experienced travel agents working independently while sharing information, expenses and strategies for the future. Over half of our members are former managers, with an average of 18 years of agent experience and 14 years of administrative experience. Our office is a state-of-the-art, architect-designed workspace. In 1999, we formed an affiliation with Tzell Travel Specialists. Based in New York, Tzell has annual sales of $400 million and ranks among the 50 top travel agencies in the United States. This affiliation has increased our industry clout without changing the culture of our agency. We are continually interested in talking with talented, energetic agents who value their independence but seek to participate in a collaborative environment. Agent-members of The Travel Collaborative find the support they need to serve their clients and build their businesses. We offer independent agents: Participation in volume-based incentive revenues Travel information, consortium memberships, industry analyst services Administrative and support staff Accounting department Telephone and visitor reception Information/telecommunications technology and technical support (computer hardware, software, printers; Internet access; voice-mail and e-mail; FedEx Powership; database/mail programs; remote access) The buying and negotiating power of affiliation with a $400 million agency Home office opportunities with remote access If you would like to learn more about membership in The Travel Collaborative, please contact Betty Cotton or Kathryn Kinder . CURRENT STAFF POSITIONS We often have the following staff positions available. Please contact Kathryn Kinder or Betty Cotton to learn more about joining our dynamic company. Travel Agent Handles both corporate and leisure travel as an employee of an independent agent. Experience in domestic and international travel and destination knowledge are required. Client following may not be required. Travel Agent Support Supports a travel agent or group of agents with clerical assistance. This entry-level position requires careful attention to detail; PC experience including word processing may be required. Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Provides first contact with clients by telephone or in person. Responsibilities include general office and clerical work.