PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—The Dollywood Company, the Smokies’ largest seasonal employer, has scheduled its 2006 Job Fairs for Jan. 23, Feb. 25 and March 18. An additional Job Fair that also will include 15-year-old applicants is set for May 6.
Dollywood marketing customer service representatives and ticket sellers are the focus of the Jan. 23 event. Representatives from Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country will be available to discuss additional open positions at the Feb. 25, March 18 and May 6 Job Fairs.
More than 600 seasonal positions at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country are available. The majority of available positions at Dollywood are for ride, parking and games attendants and food service workers including cooks and bus persons. Dollywood’s Splash Country has available positions as lifeguards and in food service and merchandise.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to schedule an interview for the January Job Fair. The February and March Job Fairs are open to applicants age 16 and older. The May 6 Job Fair also will be open to 15-year-olds who may apply for positions in Dollywood’s foods and games departments.
“Dollywood’s 2005 season may be coming to a close, but we are already planning for 2006 and all the great people we need to join the Dollywood family,” said Jay McNeill, Dollywood Human Resources Director.
Appointments for interviews are required and may be scheduled during the week prior to each Job Fair by calling the Dollywood Job Hotline at (865) HAVE FUN or (865) 428-3386, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Dollywood Company offers a variety of benefits to its seasonal employees including competitive compensation, complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for employees and dependents, profit sharing plan, on-site medical center, training programs, park food and merchandise discounts, as well as discounted admission to other entertainment attractions and area retail outlets.
Dollywood’s 2005 season begins April 1 and concludes Dec. 30. Dollywood’s Splash Country is open May 20-Sept. 24. The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer.
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