Summer Work & Travel Program 2017

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1 Summer Work & Travel Program 2017

2 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

3 New In 2017 At Dorney Park!

4 About The Park Dorney Park is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the fastest growing and 3 rd 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

5 Available Jobs Rides Park Services / Park Sweep Games Merchandising Lifeguards Food & Beverage

6 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!

7 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!

8 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!

9 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!

10 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!

11 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!

12 Associate Housing Cedar Crest College, a Local university near Dorney Park 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.

13 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

14 Bus Trips Dorney Park plans bus trips to several attractions on the East Coast each summer: Niagara Falls Atlantic City Washington DC

15 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

16 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.

17 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!

18 This Is FUN!