Six Flags Plans Major Hiring Events For Several Positions

GURNEE, IL — Six Flags Great America is hosting at least three major hiring events in an effort to add thousands of team members this year. According to NBC Chicago, officials announced the news Monday as the theme park looks to hire up to 3,000 new employees.

The upcoming Saturday hiring events will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 16, March 2 and March 23 at the employee entrance off Milwaukee Avenue, according to Six Flags' website.

Beginning March 25, Six Flags will offer interviews every day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 through 31.

Starting April 1, interviews will take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, according to the website.

Positions include rode operations, security officers, admissions, park services, marketing/ATS, guest relations, food service, retail and many more, for what Six Flags describes as "hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals."

Interested candidates are asked to enter at the employee entrances located off of Route 21/North Riverside Drive for all hiring events and interviews, and to make sure to apply online before attending a hiring event in order to expedite your process.

According to sixflags.com, team member perks and benefits include free park admission, flexible scheduling, pay day every Friday and pay above minimum wage. Paid internships are also offered.

Six Flags Great America is looking for hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are ready for a challenging and rewarding position with amazing benefits. Students, teachers, moms, dads, seniors, and individuals of all cultures are encouraged to apply. So if you're looking for an exceptional place to work — Go Big, Go Six Flags!

Interested? Apply online now!

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 08: Members of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, ride Goliath, the worldÕs tallest, steepest and fastest wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America, thanks to Wyndham Rewards on August 8, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Wyndham Rewards)