BURN Manufacturing is a leading clean cooking company headquartered in Ruiru, Kenya. Famous for manufacturing the highly efficient Jikokoa charcoal and wood stoves, the company operates Africa's only vertically integrated, solar-powered cookstove facility, producing over 400,000 units a month.
Travel & Events Internship
We are seeking a proactive and highly dependable Travel & Events Intern to support our Travel Coordinator in managing the end-to-end coordination of business travel and event logistics. This is a high-pressure role that requires exceptional responsiveness, trustworthiness, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring seamless travel experiences for staff and partners across multiple regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in booking domestic and international flights, accommodations, visas, ground transport, and other travel logistics.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venues, catering, and travel arrangements for attendees.
- Prepare and update travel itineraries, schedules, and related documentation.
- Respond to travel-related queries promptly and conduct timely follow-ups until closure.
- Maintain organised records of bookings, payments, and reports.
- Liaise with airlines, hotels, travel agents, and internal stakeholders.
- Support in generating weekly/monthly travel reports.
Skills & Experience
- Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer proficiency (MS Office Suite; travel or booking platforms a plus).
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- High level of integrity and trustworthiness — must handle company and employee sensitive travel data responsibly.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Experience in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
- Exposure to flight booking processes or working with travel agents/airlines.
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