PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, January 18, 2024) —With lingering snow and the potential for additional winter weather, Dollywood Parks & Resorts’ first hiring event of 2024, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 at Sevier County High School, has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled and details will be announced once final.  

The next hiring event takes place at Jefferson County High School (Saturday, Jan. 27) from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Additional hiring events include Seymour Heights Christian Church (Saturday, Feb. 3; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Sevier County Junior High School (Saturday, Feb. 10; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and The King Family Public Library (Saturday, Feb. 17; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Applicants are encouraged to attend the earliest hiring event possible for the largest selection of available opportunities.

Positions are available for the entire length of the 2024 operating season as well as for shorter peak season openings, which are perfect for applicants looking for a fun summer position or those looking to earn a little extra money during the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.

Positions are available on several teams including Dollywood’s award-winning culinary and merchandise teams, park operations positions including ticketing, transportation, house and grounds, and more. Among the openings at Dollywood’s Splash Country are house and grounds, lifeguards and culinary services positions. Dollywood’s lodging properties also have a number of openings available including food and beverage, front desk, bell/valet and housekeeping positions.

Interested applicants may view opportunities, as well as job descriptions and basic requirements for each position, at dollywoodjobs.com. Applicants can signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process. Technical support will be available at the hiring events to assist applicants in the process if needed. Dollywood Parks & Resorts plans to host a number of hiring events throughout the season to give potential employees an opportunity to attend at the time that best suits their individual needs. Additionally, new job opportunities are posted throughout the year at dollywoodjobs.com.

Dollywood Parks & Resorts employees receive a variety of unique benefits including 100% free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U. program, access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends. Hosts are provided a free lunch every working shift and also take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program, which provides free or reduced admission to a large number of regional attractions, theaters and experiences. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, is available for qualified full-time employees. Dollywood also pays a portion of childcare costs for hosts whose children are cared for at an Upwards-affiliated provider. Numerous opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College.

For more information and for specific openings, please visit https://www.dollywood.com/jobs.