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Carnival Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! Were looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Store Associate

Niles, OH · On-site

$11/hr

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Store Associate

Holland, MI · On-site

$13.73/hr

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

Store Associate

Conway, AR · On-site

$11/hr

Join our team at Shoe Carnival! We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Store Associate who ... If you have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and can handle basic math while working a ...

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How much do carnival worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for carnival worker in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a carnival worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Carnival Worker, you need basic customer service skills, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with operating amusement rides, handling cash registers, and adhering to safety protocols is typically required. Strong communication, friendliness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help workers create a fun and safe environment for guests. These skills are crucial for ensuring guest satisfaction, safety, and efficient operation in a fast-paced, public setting.

What are some common challenges carnival workers face during peak event seasons?

Carnival workers often experience long hours and physically demanding tasks during peak event seasons, such as summer fairs or holiday festivals. Managing crowds, operating rides or games safely, and maintaining a friendly attitude under pressure can be challenging. Flexibility is important, as schedules may include evenings, weekends, and travel to different locations. Teamwork and adaptability help workers navigate these busy periods and ensure a positive experience for guests.

What is the difference between Carnival Worker vs Ride Operator?

AspectCarnival WorkerRide Operator
CredentialsVaries; often includes general work permits or certificationsRequires specific safety training and certification
Work EnvironmentTemporary, outdoor carnival settings with various rolesSpecific to operating rides, safety checks, and customer interaction
Employer & IndustryEvent organizers, carnival companies, fairsAmusement parks, fairs, traveling carnivals
Common Search IntentGeneral carnival jobs, event staffingRide safety, ride operation jobs

While both Carnival Workers and Ride Operators work in carnival environments, Ride Operators focus specifically on operating rides and ensuring safety, often requiring specialized training. Carnival Workers may perform a variety of roles, including ticketing, setup, or crowd management. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right positions in the carnival industry.

How much does a carnival worker get paid?

Carnival workers typically earn between $8 and $15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and specific role. Seasonal positions may also include tips and bonuses, and some roles require handling cash or operating equipment. Pay rates can vary widely based on the employer and job responsibilities.

What does a carnival worker do?

A carnival worker operates rides, games, and attractions, ensuring safety and providing customer service. They may also handle ticket sales, maintain equipment, and assist visitors, often working in outdoor environments with irregular hours.
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What states have the most Carnival Worker jobs?

States with the most job openings for Carnival Worker jobs include:

Infographic showing various Carnival Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,095 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Engineer, AI Security Posture & Model Validation

Carnival Corporation

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Carnival Cruise Line rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 9 rated cruise lines


Job description

The GCS - Security Architecture function secures Carnival Corp's adoption of AI by ensuring GenAI, model, and agentic systems are deployed, validated, and operated against published security standards. This position is a hands-on engineering role focused on AI security posture, model validation, and securing the inference layer. The AI Engineer builds and operates the controls, tooling, and automation that keep AI workloads secure across the global brands-validating models and pipelines, enforcing identity and data protection controls, and partnering with engineering and Cloud Security teams to reduce risk to Carnival Corp and customer information assets. 

Essential Functions:

  • Implement and operate AI security posture management (AISPM/DSPM) across model and inference infrastructure; identify misconfigurations, drift, and risk in AI workloads and drive remediation.

  • Design, build, and run model validation and evaluation harnesses to test AI models and pipelines for robustness, data leakage, and unexpected behavior before and after deployment.

  • Build and maintain inference-layer guardrails and controls (input/output filtering, rate and access controls) for GenAI and agentic applications.

  • Define and enforce PHI/PII and data-protection controls, and identity/access controls (least-privilege, agent-to-agent authentication) for AI systems.

  • Partner with Cloud Security to establish and validate guardrails in AWS and Azure for AI workloads.

  • Develop scripts, automation, and tooling (primarily Python) to integrate AI security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.

  • Document secure architecture patterns, anti-patterns, and reference materials for model deployment and inference, and provide remediation guidance to engineering teams.

  • Research, test, and pilot AI security tools and utilities aligned to the NIST AI RMF and related standards.

  • Transition matured AI security monitoring to security operations teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong scripting and automation skills (especially Python) for security tooling, evaluation harnesses, and automated testing of AI systems. Hands-on experience validating AI/ML models and securing the inference layer. Working knowledge of Identity and Access Management and data security/privacy controls (PHI/PII, encryption). Applied understanding of the NIST AI RMF and related AI security frameworks. Ability to communicate AI security concepts in non-technical terms to business stakeholders.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field (Master's a plus). 

  • Cloud environment (Azure & AWS) security fundamentals. Strong programming/scripting ability (Python). Knowledge of machine learning concepts, secure MCP configuration, Application/API security, and data protection.

Essential experience required

  • 3+ years (mid-level) in Cyber Security, AI/ML, or security engineering in a large enterprise setting.

  • Identity and Access Management fundamentals. Hands-on experience with model validation, security tooling and automation, and applying the NIST AI RMF to AI workloads.

Travel: None

Work Conditions:Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands. 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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 

Offers to selected 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 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. 
  • 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 Fitness center at our Miami campus 

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About Us

Carnival Corporation is the world's largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.


Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.


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 Corporation 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 or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law. 


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