Senior Marine Recruiter

Senior Marine Recruiter

American Cruise Lines is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Senior Marine Recruiter to help us attract and hire the best maritime professionals in the industry. In this high-impact role, you'll play a critical part in building the crews that power our award-winning fleet by connecting top maritime talent with rewarding careers on the water. The ideal candidate brings maritime industry experience, understands U.S. Coast Guard licensing, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If you're a persuasive communicator who enjoys building relationships and making a tangible impact, this is an opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our valuesOptimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for Captains, Mates, Deckhands, and other maritime roles.
• Create compelling job postings and targeted recruiting campaigns that attract top talent.
• Leverage 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 our Applicant Tracking System (Paycor).
• Attend Maritime Academy career fairs and recruiting events.
• Collaborate with senior management to refine recruiting strategies and support company growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of relevant recruiting or maritime experience.
• Maritime industry experience required.
• U.S. Coast Guard License strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of maritime employment laws, licensing, and industry trends.
• Engaging, persuasive communicator with 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, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to career fairs, maritime academies, and company vessels.

Why Join American Cruise Lines? At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation's leader in U.S. river cruising, we're experiencing rapid growth and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you'll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.