Senior Marine Recruiter

American Cruise Lines • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Senior Marine Recruiter to attract and hire maritime professionals and help build the crews for its fleet. The role leads recruiting for Captains, Mates, Deckhands, and other maritime positions, connecting maritime candidates with careers in the cruise industry. The ideal candidate has maritime industry experience, understands U.S. Coast Guard licensing, and can work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The recruiter develops job postings and targeted campaigns, sources candidates through job boards, social media, and online tools, and manages screening, interviews, hiring recommendations, and credential verification. The role also maintains candidate records in Paycor, attends maritime career fairs and recruiting events, and collaborates with senior management on recruiting strategy. Travel of up to 25% is required for events, academies, and company vessels.

American Cruise Lines describes its culture as guided by Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit, and highlights opportunities to grow a career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of relevant recruiting or maritime experience.
• Maritime industry experience.
• Strong understanding of maritime employment laws, licensing, and industry trends.
• Engaging, persuasive communication and exceptional written and verbal English skills.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and full-cycle hiring.
• Knowledge of search algorithms, organic search, pay-per-click, and online recruiting strategies.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to career fairs, maritime academies, and company vessels.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Coast Guard License strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for Captains, Mates, Deckhands, and other maritime roles.
• Create compelling job postings and targeted recruiting campaigns.
• Use job boards, social media, and online sourcing tools to engage active and passive candidates.
• Screen and interview candidates, coordinate interviews, and make hiring recommendations.
• Verify U.S. Coast Guard licenses and credentials.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Paycor).
• Attend Maritime Academy career fairs and recruiting events.
• Collaborate with senior management to refine recruiting strategies and support company growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior