Coordinator, Youth Programs

The Coordinator, Youth Programs helps ensure the successful operations of
Carnival Youth Programs across the US and Australia fleet of 29 ships carrying
over 1 million youth annually. The Coordinator supports the team by managing
operational logistics, optimizing standard operating procedures, and enhancing
both new and existing shipboard youth and family entertainment experiences. The
Coordinator is responsible for asset management, inventory control, and support
responsibilities, ensuring Carnival Youth Programs are executed to the highest
standards.

In this role, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Youth & Family
team, procurement, vendors, and shipboard leaders to maintain and improve the
quality of offerings. The Coordinator will assist in sourcing, purchasing,
inventory management, invoice coding, and the creation of databases. The
Coordinator will also play a key role in the development of innovative
experiences for kids, teens and families, ensuring that all supplies and
equipment meet Carnival’s branding and quality standards. The ideal candidate
will have strong organizational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail,
and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Functions:

Program, Operation, Support & Innovation

* Daily Operations: Support fleetwide daily operations for Youth Programs
(Turtles, Camp Ocean, Circle "C" and Club O2) by assisting team with various
responsibilities to ensure standards, efficiencies, safety protocols, and
policies are maintained.

* Purchasing & Logistics: Oversee the planning and procurement of products and
services essential for Youth Programs. Cultivate and sustain vendor
relationships, identify opportunities for cost savings, request quotes, place
orders, and manage shipment logistics in collaboration with Carnival’s
warehouse teams.

* Inventory Management: Maintain and update inventory, report low stock and
underutilized items, and determine priority for restocking. Visit warehouse
quarterly to review and organize inventory. Fulfill consumable requests from
the fleet using stock or ordering via iProcurement.

* Quality Assurance: Monitor quality and age ratings for youth and family
related supplies. Ensure all branded supplies and equipment adhere to
Carnival’s business strategy and quality standards.

* Administrative Support: Provide operational support to the Youth & Family
Experiences team, which may include arranging meetings, creating
presentations, updating reports, and entering data. Assist with travel
arrangements, training, and onboarding tasks for shipboard and shoreside team
members.

* Special Projects: Assist in the planning and logistics of in-person
departmental meetings. Lead all planning and logistics for shipboard
leadership conferences.

Teamwork

* Environment: Participate in team meetings, projects and brainstorming
sessions to encourage collaboration and idea sharing. Foster a positive team
environment by recognizing individual contributions and promoting a culture
of mutual respect and support.

* Cultural Essentials: Live Carnival’s expected behaviors, such as speaking up,
respecting and protecting, improving, communicating, listening and learning,
and empowering. Encourage team members to share their insights, challenges,
and suggestions to enhance collaboration and operational success, while
proactively resolving conflicts.

Collaborate

* Interdepartmental: Work positively with other Entertainment teams to launch
new experiences and initiatives.

* Team Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration between
shoreside and shipboard teams.

* Shipboard Support: Collaborate with shipboard leaders to ensure timely
delivery of supplies and equipment.

* Cross-Functional: Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal and
external stakeholders, including Procurement, Purchasing, New Builds,
Refurbishments, Compliance, and Finance.

* Vendor Relations: Cultivate a culture of trust and mutual respect with
vendors to foster open communication and successful project execution.

Safety & Compliance

* Safety Practices: Embrace safety practices and attend training programs,
ensuring the highest level of guest and crew safety while maintaining
operational integrity. Learn safety practices and standards specific to kids
and teens. Ensure teams are prepared to fulfill onboard safety-related
duties.

* Compliance Adherence: Ensure full compliance with company policies and
procedures, emphasizing safety protocols and operational standards as
outlined by Global HESS (Health, Environment, Safety, and Security) and ADA
guidelines.

Program Evaluation

* Data Analysis: Synthesize data collections for various projects. Leverage
data to accurately determine usage guidelines for giveaways and supplies.

* Reporting: Submit reports to showcase changes and improvements in processes,
orders, deliveries, and timelines.

* Program Effectiveness: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and
partnerships; make recommendations for enhancements.

* Feedback Collection: Collect feedback from various outlets to continuously
improve guest experiences and operational efficiency.

Financial Accountability

* Financial Plan: Monitor and track expenditures across various budgets and
accounts, including operational expenses and capital projects. Ensure that
all orders placed comply with established budgetary guidelines.

* Cost Optimization: Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, and Purchasing
teams to maximize cost savings while ensuring high-quality goods and
services. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain operational
continuity and financial efficiency.

* Vendor Setup: Streamline the onboarding of new vendors by gathering and
verifying all necessary documentation, such as completed GSM Supplier
Information forms and sample invoices.

* Invoice Processing: Oversee the coding, categorization, and alignment of
purchases to various account strings. Accurately input and code invoices for
processing, ensuring precision in financial transactions. Monitor payment
statuses and promptly follow up with the Accounts Payable department to
resolve any issues.

* Travel and Expense: Manage personal travel arrangements and expenses in
accordance with Carnival Cruise Line's travel policies and procedures. This
includes timely submission of expense reports. Ensure all travel arrangements
are cost-effective and compliant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Scope: Supports the delivery of youth and family programs across Carnival’s
fleet by coordinating operational logistics, inventory, purchasing, and
administrative activities while partnering with shipboard teams, vendors, and
internal stakeholders

* Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves operational, inventory, procurement,
and logistical issues by analyzing data, coordinating with stakeholders, and
implementing practical solutions to support uninterrupted program delivery.

* Impact: Contributes to the quality, consistency, and efficiency of youth and
family programs by ensuring resources, supplies, and processes are
effectively managed and aligned with operational and brand standards.

* Leadership: Provides leadership through coordination of projects, vendor
relationships, and cross-functional partnerships. Influences outcomes by
fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability across shoreside
and shipboard teams without direct supervisory responsibility.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

* Associates Degree in Entertainment Management, Business, Hospitality and
Tourism, Education, Sports and Recreation or related field

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

* Adaptability: Flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances and
handle unexpected challenges.

* Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all
tasks.

* Problem-Solving: Strong aptitude for identifying issues and developing
effective solutions.

* Teamwork: Collaborative and willing to work with others to achieve common
goals.

• Self-Directed: Capable of handling multiple tasks and projects independently.

* Administrative Procedures: Knowledgeable in office administration and
management practices.

* Time Management: Strong ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
and keep projects on track.

• Diplomacy: Mature and able to maintain confidentiality.

Essential experience required:

* 2 years experience in a similar role centered on operational or business
support, education administration, or youth programs.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, with advanced skills in
Excel, Word, Power Point, Oracle, and online databases is a plus.

• Previous cruise ship experience and/or youth programs experience is a plus.

Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions:Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal
safety/health hazard potential.

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. 
Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft.
Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking
into account specific job-related skills and experience.

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

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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 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.

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