Specialist, Events & Programs (CCL)

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Event Planning leads the planning-site delivery, and post‑event analysis of premium, events supporting the Travel Agent distribution channel and Sales Leadership teams at Carnival Cruise Line. This role is responsible for designing and delivering elevated, high visibility event experiences that strengthen brand affinity, enhance product knowledge, and drive engagement across the travel agent community. Programs and events vary annually and may include galas, exclusive executive level meetings, curated VIP experiences, gala/formal events, partner conferences, inaugural ship events, familiarization cruises, & shipboard event programming (EG, Ship tours & Seminars at Sea). The specialist typically manages 50+ programs and events each year, ensuring each initiative aligns with business objectives, delivers operational excellence, and reflects Carnival’s brand standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in marketing, trade shows, event planning, or related field.
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or Business.
Excellent skills in MS PowerPoint and MS Word, proficient in MS Excel.
Proven experience in leading planning through execution stages of large-scale events and programs.
Strong project management skills.
Highly detail oriented.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent and demanding projects.
Ability and comfort working with senior executives.
Comfort in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Passion for success with a willingness to learn.
Ability to make sound decisions, at moments with conflicting time demands

Nice To Haves

Cruise industry and/or hotel experience preferred.
Associate's Degree considered with additional years of experience.
Experience working with sales teams is valuable.
Experience with virtual events and presentation content development is valuable.
Creative and innovative thinker.

Responsibilities

Support program planning and execution for assigned trade sales programs and event experiences. Assist in developing project plans and coordinating event activities to ensure smooth delivery. Responsibilities include scheduling, managing food and beverage approvals, organizing event agendas, and coordinating giveaways and promotional items, including vendor communication, shipping, and fulfillment under established guidelines.
Develop full presentations for events. Work with senior executives to gather content, modify and version as necessary for various audience groups at in-person or virtual based events/programs. Understand business operations adequately to write presentation content for various guest speakers.
Support Manager with sourcing hotels/venues and other vendors (for Shoreside events) and Shipboard teams (for Shipboard events) for all event elements including A/V, Banquet, F&B, rooms, collateral, transportation, restaurants, entertainment, high-end gifting experiences and others as necessary. Work with Manager to develop and finalize contract between vendor and Carnival. Handle all advance preparation and onsite event logistics for shipboard and/or hotel planning including communications, scheduling, and event mechanics; Lead the planning and execution of Trade Sales attendance at Events throughout the year.
Track and manage individual event expenses. Work alongside Manager on budget documents and optimize expenses within budget to deliver high-quality, impactful events.
Manage end to end communications process with invited participants for events under Specialist’s portfolio. Includes oversight of invitation, RSVP, pre-event, and post-event communications.
Lead onsite event/program execution for Specialist portfolio. Manage all vendors and support program components and that all content is delivered to the audience as planned in the project plan.

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
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
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.
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