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Come work at Tweetsie Railroad - it can be the best job you'll ever have!

Tweetsie Railroad offers an enjoyable working experience and competitive pay. Skills learned at Tweetsie Railroad will be valuable to any career you choose.

We're looking for people with a good attitude and who enjoy working with the public. Many of our staff members return year after year. Although the work can be challenging, most people find that it's also fun to work here.

Many of our employees are young, but a significant number are retirees looking for an enjoyable work experience.

Tweetsie Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application packets can be picked up at the Ticket Office or Administrative Office of Tweetsie Railroad, or you can download an application. (You will need Adobe Reader to view the application.)

Offers of employment are contingent on the result of the background check and drug screen.

Call our Human Resources Department at 828-264-9061, ext. 200 if you have any questions.

Here are just some of the benefits of working at Tweetsie Railroad ...

  • Competitive wages
  • Enjoyable work environment
  • Passes to other theme parks and attractions
  • Complimentary tickets to Tweetsie Railroad
  • Discounts on food and merchandise
  • Staff events

Seasonal Positions

Tweetsie Railroad has openings in the following areas from April until the end of October.

  • House/Grounds Attendants: These are the people who keep the park neat and clean, who attend to the parking lot, and perform various other chores throughout Tweetsie Railroad. This is a good area for people who like to work outdoors and do a variety of tasks. Generally, Grounds staff members need to be at least age 18.
  • Food Service: Tweetsie Railroad has several food stands and restaurants. Food Service experience is a plus, but this is a good opportunity to learn management skills.
  • Ticket Office: You'll be greeting guests as they first arrive at Tweetsie Railroad, and handling a large volume of transactions.
  • Accounting: The Accounting staff handles a variety of daily accounting functions. An accounting or teller background helps in this position.
  • Ride Operators: Our amusement rides need operators who are responsible, alert, and personable. Ride operators are required to be at least 18 years of age.
  • Retail Shops: Our souvenir and apparel shops need personable clerks and sales assistants to assist customers with purchases. Warehouse stockers are also needed to manage our merchandise distribution.
  • First Aid: Applicants need to be certified EMT's, nurses, or have other qualified medical training.
  • Entertainers: Relive the days of the Old West, Tweetsie style. We look for Cowboys and other Wild West characters, Dancers, Singers, and Technicians. People skills and a positive attitude are the key.
  • Landscaping Attendants/Mowers: These folks keep the park looking its very best. This is a good area for people who like to work outdoors and do a variety of tasks.
  • Deer Park Attendants: You'll keep the park clean and interact with our guests.
  • Night Security: Dependable people are needed for night security duties.

Hiring for Special Events

The Ghost Train® Halloween Festival begins Friday, October 5, 2007. Applications for Ghost Train will be accepted beginning Monday, July 11. Application packets may be picked up and returned to the Ticket Office, or accessed online. (You will need Adobe Reader to view the application.) Applicants desiring entertainment positions must attend auditions on date to be announced.

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