Human Resources & Hospitality

ABOUT

On a Navy ship, quality of life is vital to keeping Sailor morale high. These are the roles that focus on

taking care of fellow Sailors, from providing for their needs to supporting their personal growth and

achievement.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND HOSPITALITY JOBS IN THE NAVY

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

We want to see every Sailor grow into the best version of themselves, and that means providing

the resources they need to help them advance their careers. If you desire a future career in

Human Resources, starting as a Personnel Specialist is guaranteed to open doors for you as you

open doors for others.

RETAIL SERVICES SPECIALIST

As a Retail Services Specialist, you’ll learn very quickly just how important the comforts of home

are for keeping ship morale high. Whether you’re playing barista, delivering fresh laundry, or

giving a trim in the barber shop, you’ll be one of the most popular people on board.

CULINARY SPECIALIST

The galley is the heart of every ship. Whether you’re serving up a spaghetti dinner on a

submarine, preparing a gourmet meal for foreign dignitaries on a carrier, or even cooking for the

White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best.

YEOMAN

You are the Navy’s front office, handling all matters clerical and administrative. Whether you’re

maintaining court records and correspondence for a shipboard legal team, compiling reports for

a Commanding Officers, or filing the paperwork for fellow Sailors’ promotions, your skills are

always guaranteed to be in demand.

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary

• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment

• Free health insurance

• Free housing

• A retirement plan

• Paid training

• College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance

• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition

• Professional credentials and certifications

• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on

Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent

• High school graduate or equivalent

• 17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve

served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

You may work from one of many offices located at more than 40 major Naval bases across the country,

on ships at sea, or at shore-based installations around the world.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling

and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location

close to their homes.

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