Playland To Hold Job Fair For 2020 Season

RYE, NY — No, it's not too early to start thinking about a summer job, especially one here in the Hudson Valley. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced a job fair for Playland Park to be held Saturday in White Plains.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

On-the-spot interviews will be conducted for the first 300 candidates to arrive.

Salaries start at $13 an hour, officials said.

Latimer said there is no better place to embrace the spring and summer than with a rewarding job at Playland Park.

"Working at Playland can be enjoyable for people from a wide span of age groups — from high school and college students to senior citizens," he said. "Playland employees not only earn money, they also help to enhance the experiences of the amusement park's hundreds of thousands of visitors each year."

Positions to be filled include cashiers, ride operators, lifeguards, park management, Kiddyland ride operators, EMTs, mechanics, custodial staff, I.T. technicians, human resources interns, marketing interns and painters. Playland’s seasonal employment runs from April through September.

Although no prior experience is required for most positions, officials said, prospective employees should have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, good communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Some positions require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Applicants under age 18 who plan to complete their application prior to the job fair must have the form signed by a parent or guardian to be considered for an interview. Those under 18 who wish to complete their application onsite at the job fair must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign the form in order for an interview to take place.

Eligible applicants who may wish to enroll for direct deposit must bring a voided blank check or a bank-issued direct deposit setup form that includes routing number and account number printed on the document.

To apply during the job fair, bring a completed application, a valid photo identification, Social Security card plus contact information for three references. Applications can be obtained by calling 914-813-7010, or at PlaylandPark.org, where an application can be downloaded or submitted online.

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