Summer Work & Travel Program 2017 About The Park
Dorney Park is a 200-acre amusement park, home to more than 100 rides, shows, slides, and attractions.
Opened in 1884, one of the most historic in North America
The park features one of the largest water parks on the East Coast, Wildwater Kingdom, included free with Admission
Also included is Planet Snoopy, with 16 rides just for children!
Newest Attractions: Dodgems, Kaleidoscope, Parkside Pavilion, & Cirque Imagine New In 2017 At Dorney Park! About The Park
Dorney Park is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the fastest growing and 3rd largest region in the state of Pennsylvania. The region has a population of 800,000.
Allentown is 75 minutes north of Philadelphia, and 90 minutes west of New York City.
The city is located near the East Coast of the United States.
Philadelphia New York City Available Jobs
Rides
Park Services / Park Sweep
Games
Merchandising
Lifeguards
Food & Beverage Ride Operator
Greets guests at ride entrance
Assists with loading and unloading guests
Enforces safety rules of the ride
Operate controls of the ride
Maintains cleanliness at the location
Perfect for someone who likes work on a team and see customers having fun! Park Services & Park Sweeps
Interacts with park guests to give directions and advice
Ensures the park looks beautiful by cleaning & emptying trash containers
Works outside and in all areas of the park
Perfect for those someone who doesn’t like to stay in one spot and enjoys helping others! Game Operator
Encourage guests to play games of skill and competition
Awards prizes to the winners
Keeps game prizes stocked
Collects money from the guests
Perfect for someone who likes to talk and is the center of attention! Merchandising
Helps guests select and purchase various items at a Gift Shop or Cart
Operates cash registers
Stocks shelves
Arrange displays
Keeps location clean
Perfect for someone who likes to talk with customers and for those who love to shop! Lifeguard
Responsible for the safety of guests in our water park, pools, and slides
Work is outdoors
Must take lifeguarding class and pass all tests including a swimming test
Will work as ride or park services associate when water park is not open.
Perfect for those who like to swim! Food & Beverage
Greets guests and explains dining information
Prepares and serves food and drinks
Takes meal orders and applies discounts
Operates cash registers
Maintains cleanliness in and around the location
Perfect for those who like to work as a team and like to stay busy! Associate Housing
Cedar Crest College, a Local university near Dorney Park. 2.00 km walk to employee entrance The College is open May 15- August 12. Students needing housing before or after the college is open will stay in a Hotel paid for by Dorney Park. Separate Male and Female floors in each Building. There are 350 associates in housing. Free transportation to the University and Hotels. Associate Housing
Includes many university campus amenities, such as Lounges with TVs Free Wi-Fi, Free laundry, Library Soccer Fields, Baseball Fields, Tennis Courts, Cafeteria Social Activities for residents like campfires and parties Affordable Pool & Gym 0.50 km walk to Grocery Store & Local Shops Bus Trips
Dorney Park plans bus trips to several attractions on the East Coast each summer:
Niagara Falls Atlantic City
Washington DC Benefits Associate Events – picnics, employee only ride nights, sports, trips, etc FREE access Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on days off FREE access to All Cedar Fair Parks, and several other local attractions Associate Cafeteria– serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 4 FREE Complementary park tickets after working 100 hours 20% OFF walk-up general admission ticket price 20% OFF food in the park 25% OFF selected park merchandise Cultural Exchange
Amusement Parks are a staple of American Life. 43% of Americans say they plan to visit an amusement park in the next year. Each year, Dorney Park hosts more than 1 million visitors.
Dorney Park hosts approximately 350 Work & Travel students from 20 different countries every summer.
Work & Travel students build life long friendships with the people they meet at Dorney Park, including the 3,000 other associates who work here. Dorney Park’s Workplace Culture
Our company’s promise: we will deliver the Best Day of the Year for our guests
We Respect, Value & Appreciate our employees
We have FUN at work! This Is FUN!