Yacht Management Assistant (Palm Beach)

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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 Unites States to be considered

Benefits

• 15% bonus
• 401k
• Private health insurance (PMI), dental & vision
• Travel insurance (work and personal)
• 25 days’ vacation + birthday is an additional day off. After 15 years of service, an additional 5 days of annual leave per year
• Happiness Factory & ESG – A range of social & ESG events and activities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP