A Travel Company … with a twist
Pack Up + Go plans vacations around the United States, but our travelers don’t find out their destination until the day they depart. We’re revolutionizing domestic travel through the element of surprise!
What is the role?.
The Contract Trip Planner coordinates the core component of our business - our trips! They specialize in unique knowledge of the travel industry, US cities, and planning and use this specialization to plan unforgettable surprise getaways for our travelers.
Responsibilities include.
Managing various tasks related to trip booking, including, but not limited to:
Reviewing + analyzing travelers’ pre-trip surveys
Selecting travelers’ surprise destinations
Booking travel, accommodations, and activities with various travel/hospitality providers in accordance with Pack Up + Go standard operating procedures
Coordinating pre-trip communication with travelers
Working closely with our Content Team to curate in-destination recommendations
Who are we looking for?.
Pack Up + Go is looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail and who is willing to go above and beyond to plan unforgettable experiences. A qualified candidate will have a base knowledge of US cities and is a quick learner. We strongly prefer candidates with previous roles in the hospitality, travel, or planning industries. We are a small team with an all-hands-on-deck attitude!
Important Details.
The Contract Trip Planner will be fully remote and is an independent contractor
Independent contractors will be responsible for providing their own computer, phone & internet
The Contract Trip Planner will determine their own working hours with specific deadlines
The Contract Trip Planner reports directly to the Director of Operations
Schedule.
Anticipated start date: December 7, 2026
The Contract Planner will have one week of training where they will be required to participate live via Google Meetings from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Once fully trained, the Planner will be expected to complete 1-10 trips per week (average ~1.5 hours per trip) on their own schedule, meeting specified required completion dates
The Planner will be expected to attend a bi-weekly meeting with the Director of Operations
Compensation.
This role is compensated on a per-trip basis with payment per trip ranging from $55-$105 per trip based on pre-determined trip factors.
Any meetings or additional work required of the contractor will be compensated at a rate of $22.50 per hour (though training will be compensated at $20/hour).