Co-Op Intern, Health Services Policy (Corporate)

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Term: May 15 – November 15, 2025

Program Requirements

• This is a full-time hybrid co-op based in Miami, FL.
• Participants must be available from May 15 to November 15, 2025.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week.
• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Project Introduction

Carnival Corporation is seeking a motivated and curious student to join our Health Services team as part of a full-time hybrid co-op program based in Miami, Florida. This unique opportunity allows the student to gain hands-on experience with process improvement and policy management within the healthcare operations of the world’s largest leisure travel company.

The selected co-op will be part of a dynamic project focused on simplifying and streamlining medical and public health policies and procedures across our global fleet. With over 95 shipboard medical centers serving more than 12 million guests and crew annually, this is a high-impact initiative. The project includes policy document review and simplification, process alignment, accountability mapping, and the creation of a centralized policy tracking and auditing system.

In addition to exposure to cross-functional teams, the co-op will gain hands-on experience working with tools such as Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, and Power BI to drive documentation and reporting.

What You’ll Learn

As a member of the Health Services team, you’ll gain exposure to:

• Revising and simplifying health policy documents for shipboard and shoreside operations.
• Collaborating with medical and public health professionals across multiple brands.
• Managing health policy projects with defined goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Developing professional communication skills through stakeholder engagement.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation including plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Building dashboards and systems to track policy ownership, revisions, and audits.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking students who bring a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a passion for process improvement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex content.
• Attention to detail and organization in reviewing policies and data.
• Interest or background in healthcare, public health, or operations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Project management mindset with familiarity in tools such as Click-Up, Microsoft Planner, or similar.
• Collaborative attitude and confidence working across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting technical or policy documents in an academic or professional setting.
• Prior involvement in student leadership, clubs, or community organizations.
• Ability to present complex topics clearly through visual and written communication.
• Curiosity about the cruise industry and healthcare delivery in unique environments.

About Us

At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.

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 & plc 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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