Cruising - Staffing and Logistics Specialist

Position Summary

The Staffing and Logistics Specialist supports the Expedition Cruise team by coordinating the recruitment and contracting of A&K's world-class Expedition team and their related travel arrangements. The Staffing and Logistics Specialist is also responsible for coordinating logistics related to each program, including, but not limited to, the procurement and inventory management of supplies and onboard expedition gear and the shipment of cruise related materials prior to program start date.

This position will be in office either in Downers Grove, IL or Aventura, FL.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities


Luxury Expedition Cruising Expedition Staff management

• Coordinate the annual recruitment and contracting of all A&K expedition staff
• Coordinate expedition staff travel arrangements and any other program-related items such as requests for payment, processing expense reports, etc
  
  
  

Expedition Operations and Logistics

• Collaborate with the Expedition Cruise team and other cross-functional teams to ensure the necessary A&K branded materials are produced and delivered to the ship prior to each program's start date. This may include brochures, shore excursion tickets (if applicable), note cards, envelopes, welcome letters, onboard booking letters, Young Explorer materials etc
• Work with outside vendors to ensure necessary expedition inventory is ordered and delivered in advance of the operating season and/or each program (e.g. staff uniforms, nametags, expedition gear, vessel flags and banners)
• Maintain detailed inventory of all Expedition Cruise supplies and gear
• Collect and store required trip reports from Expedition Cruise team members
  
  
  

Internal Support

• Support marketing in the procurement of staff biographies and any other requested information for the A&K website
• Track and communicate all staff and supply-related costs for each program including:
• Staff travel costs and wages
• Expedition gear and shipping costs
• A&K marketing materials
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Skilled in verbal and written communication, problem solving, workload management
• Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative perspective
• Preferred knowledge of expedition cruise operations
• Team player
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications
  
  
  

Requirements


Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline preferred and/or equivalent related industry experience
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must maintain a valid passport
• Ability to travel, sometimes with little advance notice
• Must be able to work in our Downers Grove, IL, or Aventura, FL office location.
  
  
  

Pay Range

• $50,000 to $60,000 annually
  
  
  

Benefits

• A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees including an employee bonus plan. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts through use of an IATAN Travel Professional card. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match