Expedition Cruising - Staffing and Logistics Specialist - Abercrombie & Kent USA

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.

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.

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.