Public Affairs Specialist

The Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and supporting various projects from start to finish relative to government relations, stakeholder engagement and communications where we operate into an integrated whole, supporting the overall strategic aims of the company. You will work closely with managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

Essential Functions:

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Ensure that all aspects of stakeholder engagement are organized and in conformance with timeline and deliverables requirements.
  • Manage administrative requirements and coordinate engagements, including stakeholder meetings, forums, events, and other activities.
  • Support the deepening of partnerships with outside resources, including third-party vendors and other key stakeholders.
  • Maintain stakeholder contact databases for the region divided by stakeholder grouping and country.
  • Travel occasionally to support engagements.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain performance metrics that track overall progress and achievement of milestones.
  • Track, monitor, and report on governmental legislation, changes, and/or policies, including updating the legislative, regulatory, and policy tracking database for all countries within the team’s purview.
  • Perform daily or as-needed country-wide and topic-specific media monitoring.
  • Maintain media databases in all countries within the team’s purview.
• Administrative and Budget Management:
  • Prepare and monitor the Department Budget on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Prepare expense reports.
  • Manage travel plans and schedules.
  • Prepare, submit, and monitor donation approval requests in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Assume ownership of the vendor management process.
• Content and Social Media Support:
  • Maintain destination content databases.
  • Provide social media support as needed, including the creation of posts for review and keeping track of the social media plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant field
• Experience in coordinating teams, events and clients. Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.
• 5 years of experience in a coordinator or specialist role or a similar position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent Microsoft tools skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Proven ability to work independently and with teams in a dynamic environment
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with working flexible hours, including on weekends, national and international holidays, and non-traditional working hours as needed

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 Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and 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 preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

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