Six Flags Hiring 4,000 For 2018; Check Out The Job Fair

JACKSON, NJ — It's one of the first signs of summer. No, not the robins in your yard: Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor are holding their 2018 job fair.

The company is looking to hire 4,000 people for the season, which runs March through December.

"The parks are looking for friendly candidates of all ages and backgrounds, and are focused on setting applicants on their individual paths for success," the company said.

Six Flags offers a wide variety of positions and paid internships, and provides team members many benefits including advancement opportunities, reward and recognition programs, educational scholarships, free park admission, incentives from area businesses and much more.

Available positions include ride operations, retail, games, park services, culinary services, admissions, guest relations/VIP services, market research, loss prevention, security, landscaping, safari guides, lifeguards, entertainment performers and show technical support, accounting, cash control, corporate alliance brand ambassadors, public relations and human resources.

The hiring events begin with a job fair set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the park's Employment Center, 1 Six Flags Blvd. in Jackson. The employment entrance is about a mile west of the main park entrance.

There will be additional job fairs at the employment center on March 11 and May 12, also from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Auditions for entertainment, including casting for actors, dancers, singers, show hosts, specialty performers (i.e. stilt walkers, jugglers), safari guides and more will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 17. Please see audition schedule and requirements by clicking here. The auditions are held at the Showcase Theatre. Enter via Employment Entrance approximately one mile west of main park entrance, park in employee lot, proceed to Security Gate 5 and follow signs to theater.

Before attending any spring hiring event, new applicants must visit www.sixflagsjobs.com to complete an online application, and rehires must complete their online rehire packet.

The 2018 season begins March 24.

The employment center is open every Wednesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All rehires and new applicants are welcome.

Photo by Kristen Fitzgerald, Six Flags Great Adventure & Hurricane Harbor