Coordinator, Shipboard Technical Professional Development

Carnival Cruise Line; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Fitness center

Employee cruise discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Coordinator to support the Marine Professional Development Team in organizing data collection and event planning for professional development, performance, and promotions.

The role focuses on maintaining records for officers and ratings, coordinating promotion interviews, and delivering polished PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership. In-office position based in South Florida with fringe benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred in business, education, maritime studies, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint with animations and master slides for executive audiences.
• Strong Excel skills for data entry, formulas, visualization, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Engine Junior Officers, Petty Officers, and Ratings database.
• Coordinate promotion interviews and liaise with vessel managers for timely processes.
• Schedule feedback sessions for leadership assessments and prepare quarterly bulletins.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and organize supporting briefing materials.
• Provide admin and logistical support for senior officer meetings and communications.

Skills

PowerPoint expert

Excel data management

MS Office proficiency

Data management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Maritime studies background

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The coordinator is responsible for supporting the Marine Professional Development Team in organizing and optimizing data collection and event planning relevant to professional development, performance and promotions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining and updating the technical database for Engine Junior Officers, Petty Officers, and Ratings, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Manages the collection, review, and secure storage of performance evaluations for Petty Officers, Ratings, and Junior Officers from Cadet Apprentice up to the rank of Junior First Engineer. Coordinates with vessels to obtain missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support professional development and promotion eligibility processes through clear and effective communication.
• Schedules and coordinates promotion interviews meeting for eligible candidates, liaising with onboard Managers when assigned to a vessel. When the candidate is on leave, collaborates with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely completion of the assessment and promotion process.
• Schedules and coordinates feedback sessions for candidates completing the Utilia Leadership Assessment and Marine Profile Assessment Report , ensuring timely communication, participant readiness, and effective follow-up.
• Compile and analyze data for quarterly bulletins intended for Senior Leadership. Design and format the bulletins in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner. Ensure the bulletins accurately reflect the Department's performance and strategic priorities.
• Provides administrative and logistical support for Senior Officer conferences, departmental meetings, and internal communications, including the preparation and delivery of PowerPoint presentations. Maintains an organized library of presentations and reference materials, and coordinates the collection, development, and distribution of supporting resources such as briefing documents, handouts, and talking points to ensure effective communication and professional presentation delivery.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: This position is responsible for organizing and optimizing data collection processes and coordinating events that are central to professional development, performance evaluations, and promotion pathways. Functioning as a bridge between administrative operations and strategic execution, the Coordinator ensures that accurate, timely, and actionable data informs decision-making across the organization.
• Problem solving: The Coordinator helps gather and organize data from both shore and fleet teams to support training, performance, and promotion planning. They solve problems like missing or conflicting information and scheduling issues to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Impact: The Coordinator will play a key role in improving how the Marine Professional Development Team collects and uses data to support training, performance, and promotions. Their work will help set consistent standards across both shore and fleet teams, making professional development efforts more effective and aligned with business goals.
• Leadership: None

Essential/Minimal Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required and Bachelors preferred in Business Administration, Education, Maritime Studies, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint including advanced features such as animations, transitions, master slides. Proven experience in designing and developing high-quality power point presentations for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft excel, in particular for: Data entry and formatting, formulas and functions, data analysis and visualization and data management.
• Data Management and Data administration
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects/demands simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized individual accustomed to handle multiple demands and maintain the desired level of operational excellence and efficiency, detailed-oriented and able to prioritize tasks as required.

Essential Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in administrative coordination, data management, or event planning.
• Preferred: Experience supporting professional development, or training programs. Familiarity with marine industry standards or working with fleet-based personnel.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: May be requested to work a different shift.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

This position is classified as "in-office". As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays - All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion.
  • Vacation Time - All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time - All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

#CCL

About Us

At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world's most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlan.pdf