Dutch Wonderland will increase beginning pay to draw seasonal workers | Native Enterprise

 

Dutch Wonderland in East Lampeter Township is growing its beginning pay by as a lot as $2.50 an hour to draw seasonal workers because it seems to fill about 800 positions for its sixtieth season.

Pay for a few of the positions comparable to safety guard will begin at $15 an hour, in response to Dutch Wonderland’s job website. Beginning pay varies between $10 and $15 an hour relying on age, place and expertise, stated Jeffrey Eisenberg, advertising director.

The announcement comes as low unemployment charges nationwide make filling seasonal jobs on the amusement park at 2249 E. Lincoln Hwy.more difficult. 

Hiring can be ongoing subsequent to the amusement park on the Cartoon Community Lodge, which can be owned and operated by Pittsburgh-based Palace Leisure. Jobs can be found for servers, cooks, baristas and bartenders, together with housekeeping and visitor providers. 

Final season, the lodge at 2285 E. Lincoln Hwy. raised pay by as a lot as $3 an hour for some positions and commenced providing versatile work schedules. Previous to the pandemic, the corporate stuffed about 900 positions however final 12 months fielded about 750 to 800 employees for the season.

Positions can be found in journey operations, meals and beverage, and retail, Eisenberg stated. Jobs are open to employees as younger as 14 years previous, according to Dutch Wonderland’s website. 

The corporate has not introduced a gap day for 2023. Final 12 months Dutch Wonderland noticed its earliest begin – April 16. 

Dutch Wonderland additionally presents a perk program. Workers can get free admission to greater than 30 regional theme parks and sights, plus free Dutch Wonderland passes for household and pals.

The corporate stated hiring occasions will probably be held all through the winter months. Job seekers can even apply on-line at dutchwonderland.com/jobs.

Dutch Wonderland was the winner of the Amusement Immediately Golden Ticket for Greatest Household Park in 2019, 2021, and 2022, the theme park options greater than 30 rides, sights, and reveals.