Now Hiring For Summer: Playland Will Host Local Job Fair This Weekend

RYE, NY — You won't have to travel far to find the perfect summer job, but it might be a good idea to start planning now.

Playland announced that it will be hosting a summer season job fair this Saturday at the Cambria Hotel, located at 250 Main St. in White Plains, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open this year from May 20 to September 10, the iconic amusement park is the largest summer youth employer in Westchester County with nearly 700 seasonal job openings, ranging from ride operators, lifeguards, beach and pool hosts, admission hosts, retail managers, guest services, IT support, group sales assistants, and much more.

"At Playland, we are dedicated to providing memorable experiences for all our guests, so that begins with our local team members," said Jeffrey Davis, General Manager of Playland. "We are proud to be Westchester County’s largest summer youth employer and look forward to bringing back the best talent for the season. Our goal is to be the County’s number one choice for summer youth."

Job benefits include competitive wages, unlimited play at Playland with a free season pass and free admission for friends and family, the ability to earn rewards through the Reward & Recognition Programs, free roundtrip bus transportation available throughout Westchester County for team members, the ability to work flexible schedules including day, nights, weekends and holidays and employee discounts in the park and with other businesses.

"One of the Business Council’s top priorities this year is helping our employers find the talent they need to grow their businesses and nonprofits," said Marsha Gordon, CEO & President of the Business Council of Westchester. "Playland has aways been a great seasonal economic driver in the county and now with Standard Amusements as the new management company we expect Playland’s value to Westchester to grow to a new level."

In addition, Playland will provide lifeguard training and free certification for qualified swimmers who apply to Playland beach & pool as a lifeguard. Lifeguard rate begins at $18 per hour.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Visit the Playland website for more information and to apply in advance.