Interested candidates can email their resumes to me jesambrose@expedia.com.

Expedia Group Geography is looking for a Geography Contractor to join our team. As the Geography Contractor you are responsible for curating and maintaining geographic data such as property locations, points of interest, and regional administrative data for Expedia Group brands. This includes obtaining latitude and longitude data, conducting research to ascertain the validity of information, data entry, and understanding geographic hierarchy taxonomies. You have worldwide geographic knowledge and familiarity with mapping products such as Google Maps, Open Street Maps, and other web-based mapping tools. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects while addressing requests in a timely fashion are required. The ideal candidate is able to explain geographic complexities and set expectations for data visibility on Expedia Group Brands to uninformed users, which may involve language and cultural differences.

Note: This is NOT a GIS Position

Responsibilities:

• Your primary responsibilities include researching and analyzing multiple data sources to ascertain accurate geographic data.
• You will assist in continuous maintenance and provide feedback for improvement of databases and data systems used by the Geography Team.
• You will work independently to complete daily tasks and communicate status to internal and external clients, including property partners, point-of-sale, and market management representatives.
• Adhere to and apply Geography Team processes in order to meet targets and due dates.

Skills:

• Highly accurate and proficient data entry
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word
• Proficiency with online mapping tools such as Google Maps and Open Street Maps
• Ability to learn and apply new methods quickly

Qualifications:

• Degree in Geography or related field
• 2+ years demonstrated administrative support
• Knowledge of at least one foreign language (proficiency not required)
• Travel Industry or related experience

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world’s travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people’s lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them to tools to do so.

Expedia is committed to creating a solid work environment with a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.