General Employment Questions
If you are not comfortable with a computer, please call us at 417-338-8122. We would be happy to set up an appointment for you to apply and interview. We will help you through this process.
Silver Dollar City Attractions’ business is seasonal, which means that our operating schedule fluctuates depending upon the time of the year. For much of the year, our parks are open 4-5 days per week. Our operating schedule is extended during late spring and the summer period to 7 days per week.
This question should be clarified during your interview process. Work shifts vary by job and property, but usually are between 6 and 10 hours in length.
Possibly. Some of our seasonal jobs are for specific time periods. However, most of our seasonal positions work the majority of the year. Please refer to the job description listed to find the length of commitment for the position you are applying for.
For most positions that have contact with our guests, your property will provide you with uniforms/costumes appropriate to the area for which you are hired. Employees must provide their own footwear which must comply with costume standards for their position and property.
Most of our positions require that you be at least 18 years of age. However, we do have positions at White Water and Silver Dollar City that allow one to work at the age of 16. We also have a summer program where we allow 14-15 year old employees to work in food service at Silver Dollar City. Age requirements will be listed in the job descriptions.
Application Process
You can click on the “Job Listings” header at the top of the page and search “All Posted Jobs.”
No, you do not need a resume to apply. When you find a position that you would like to apply for, select it and scroll down. Select the “New Resume/CV” button. The system will allow you to proceed without having a resume. You will be prompted to enter all of your personal application information from there.
Yes, but it is not recommended. We recommend that you choose the job title that is closest to your first choice. If you are not selected for that position or it becomes unavailable, you are welcome to apply for another position that best fits your second choice. Please know that we will only be able to process one request at a time.
You can change your phone number or any other information by calling us at 417-338-8122 or by clicking the Update Your Profile link under the Employment Listing page.
It is our goal to contact you as soon as we can, but the application process varies and can take a couple of weeks from the date of application to final selection.
Yes. After you apply online, a confirmation acknowledgement will be emailed to you. Make sure to check your junk email folder if you do not see it.
Interview Process
Business attire is highly recommended.
It is most common to expect one preliminary interview and possibly one interview with a hiring manager per position. All leadership and specialized positions may require more interviews.
Interviews usually take place in person. It may consist of meeting with one or more hiring managers in an individual meeting or you may be placed into a group “Funterview.” Funterviews require the applicants to complete different tasks together.