**Job Description** The Communications & Events Specialist is an experienced events and project manager with a passion for planning and executing events. Responsible for a wide range of employee events as well as external events for an organization of approximately 3,000 shore side teams with the possibility of also shipboard events. This position will also support the Employee Communications team initiatives. **Essential Functions:** + Manage planning and execution of major onsite employee events and external conferences and executive meetings. Main contact day of event execution; Employee events include Food Trucks, Employee holiday celebrations, Vendor Days, Fairs and Festivals; Own event planning process from initial scope to post event briefing. Lead, execute and develop event specific communications and display materials; provide expertise in project/event management tools + Provide support for key projects, programs and initiatives such as Town Halls and other conferences both shoreside and shipboard; plan and execute external community relations, charity events, homeport initiatives and other events as assigned; Work with vendors to negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships + Support day to day communications vehicles such as Daily Brief and other communication channels + Responsible for individual event budget; Assist in preparing department budgets and provide periodic reports for each event project + Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders such as audio/visual teams, maintain vendors relationships **Qualifications:** + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Public Relations Communications or related field. + Years & or Area of Professional experience: 3-5 years’ experience managing special events and working in communications + Critical, Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and mail merges, email and social media **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** + Requires a thorough understanding of the different aspects of event planning, including logistics, catering, vendor contract relations and presentation. Excellent communication skills, including writing and speaking Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities. May need to stand for long periods of time. Travel: None or very little travel likely Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 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 from Tuesday through Thursday. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Offers to select 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 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday 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 \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-GS1 **About Us** 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 Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates a fleet of ships designed to foster exceptionally safe, fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness and integrity. Doing this helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to include FUN in everything we do! Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters! Carnival Corporation & plc 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 orsensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf