Navis Consulting

Yacht Management Assistant – Permanent – Palm Beach, FL - Competitive package

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global yacht management based in Palm Beach, FL

You will assist and support one or more of the Yacht Managers in their duties which includes; Day to day organisation and administration of management activities provided under the terms of the respective yacht management agreement

Responsibilities include:

• Liaison and co-ordination with the Crew Manager, Technical Manager, Safety & Compliance Manager, Yacht Accountants and other Yacht Manager Assistants to provide for the smooth and efficient operation of each yacht
• Providing a key point of contact for the yachts allocated to your team
• Assist the Yacht Manager during ISM, ISPS & MLC internal audits;
• Assist with obtaining crew certification
• Liaise with agents to make port arrangements, berth reservations and other requirements
• Work in close cooperation with members of the Yacht Management Finance team to administer, monitor and manage operational expenditure against budget
• Liaise with the designated Technical Manager to in relation to outstanding defect reports and technical matters
• Plan and organise Yacht Managers travel plans, booking flights and hotels as required

Experience Required:

• Experience working on yachts or for a yacht management company (desirable)
• Prior experience in a PA or administrative role (desirable)
• Good IT skills; able to use MS Office products to intermediate level
• Skilled at organization and administration of office work
• Attention to detail, conscientiousness and capable of recording information accurately
• Able to solve problems, balance priorities and manage time;
• Positive, can-do personality. Professional in approach. Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
• Good standard of written and spoken English. Fluency in another language is desirable

You must have the right to work in the USA to be considered and live in commutable distance to the office in Palm Beach. The role is office based 5 days a week. In addition to the base salary, you will receive a 15% bonus discretionary bonus and excellent benefits including 401k, Private Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, generous vacation allowance and more

To apply, please contact Tom Settle on +442392 322359 or send your CV to tsettle@navis-consulting.com

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