AV Coordinator cruise line jobs can be plentiful, especially on the larger cruise lines as the entertainment needs of these ships exceeds the smaller vessels. The more passengers a ship holds, the more entertainment options are needed to keep them amused and occupied during their time on the ship. AV (audiovisual) Coordinators may be responsible for everything from running a dinner show to helping with the AV needs of a talent contest among ship passengers. They also provide audio support to the art auctioneer to ensuring the physical fitness instructors are able to access and properly run the sound equipment for classes.
Those interested in AV coordinator cruise jobs will also need to understand the basics of repairing the equipment they are responsible for. Whether it is equipment they are using or helping others use, there is limited storage space for extra’s on a ship and limited access to repair facilities. AV coordinators will need to be up-to-date on the latest equipment as well as any outdated equipment still used onboard a ship.
An AV cruise job may include the need to understand the basics of giving PowerPoint Presentations and setting up a wide variety of equipment for speakers, lecturers and guests. Simple slideshow presentations may need to be given, microphones will need to be used and managed, and much more complicated set-ups will need to be utilized for the ship’s theatrical entertainment shows.
AV Coordinators will work with sound and light technicians, assistant production managers, production managers, entertainers, performers, health care and fitness professions, education staff, assistant cruise director, assistant activity director, cruise director and activity director. AV cruiseline jobs will have a wide variety of responsibilities and will need to be able to respond to a variety of needs and situations calmly and quickly.
These cruise jobs come with the standard benefits associated with working on a cruise line. Great pay, free meals, free accommodations, medical insurance, vacation time, time off, travel to exotic places around the world, the ability to meet a lot of people from all over the globe and the ability to save a lot of money in a short period of time as there are very few living expenses to worry about. There are also discounts available for friends and family on cruises as well as discounts at port attractions, stores and restaurants.
Cruise ship employment as an AV Coordinator varies greatly depending on the cruise line and the actual responsibilities assigned to a position. Salaries can range anywhere from $1,600 to $3,100 (US) per month.