Playland To Hold Job Fair For Upcoming Season

RYE, NY — It's hard to believe that spring is right around the corner, so it's not too early to start thinking about a summer job, especially one here in the Hudson Valley. To that end, a job fair for Playland Park will be held Sunday, March 1 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.

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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