Seasonal Job Openings
Audit Room Staff (Part Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
Verifies and reconciles cash receipts from park operations.
Qualifications Desired
Observe safety and security procedures
How to Apply
Online at Tweetsie.com
Apply NowAll Returning Seasonal Staff
Duties and Responsibilities
All returning staff wanting to apply for a seasonal position should use link below.
Qualifications Desired
Contact HR if you have any questions
How to Apply
1. Click link below and login.
2. Select the "My Career" tab.
3. Select "Search for Jobs" from the menu on the left.
4. Select "Seasonal Jobs Openings(Internal)"
5. Enter department selections
6. Submit application
Apply NowHorse Rider/Horse Caretaker
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides care for horses. Oversees preparation of horses for Train Show performances, ensuring quality entertainment is provided for park guests.
Qualifications Desired
Advanced knowledge of horse care and at least 2 years of riding experience and be at least 18 years of age.
Apply NowCustodial Attendant
Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning and maintenance of the park. Trash pickup, maintain restrooms. Parking Lot Attendant during certain times.
Qualifications Desired
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Apply NowEntertainment Performers
Duties and Responsibilities
Tweetsie Railroad is looking for talented singers, actors, dancers, equestrians, and magicians for the 2021 season.
How to Apply
Apply on-line at Tweetsie.com
Apply NowDeer Park Attendant
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide customer service and information to guests. Sweep public areas of the Deer Park. Clean animal paddocks and provide feed to animals.
Qualifications Desired
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Animal care background preferred, including large animals.
Apply NowTicket Cashier
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide superior customer service to guests as they enter the park. Answer guests' questions as needed. Operate point-of-sale station to process ticket sales. Occasionally provide customer service and ticket sales functions via telephone.
Qualifications Desired
Excellent customer service skills required; point-of-sale and cash-handling experience preferred. Friday and weekend availability a must.
Apply NowFood Service Attendant
Duties and Responsibilities
Request customer order, ring up on register, serve food, and receive payment. Perform other duties to prepare food, serve customers, and maintain clean eating or serving areas.
Qualifications Desired
Customer service and oral communication skills are required. Teamwork, adaptability, and dependability are needed for this position. Food service experience preferred. Must be available to work through the end of the season.
Apply NowRetail Cashier
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate cash register and assist customers in retail stores. Stock, arrange, and price merchandise to promote sales. Maintain a clean and orderly store area.
Qualifications Desired
Ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Retail experience, cash handling, and/or customer service preferred. Knowledge of the retail point-of-sale program helpful. Friday and weekend availability a must.
Apply NowRide Operator
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate amusement park rides and give directions to patrons regarding the safety and operation of the rides. Observe patrons boarding the attraction to ensure they are safely seated and that safety restraints are secure. Move controls to start and stop equipment such as the Chair Lift, Merry-Go-Round, and Ferris Wheel. Drive vehicles such as Mouse Mine Train, guiding and controlling the speed. Conduct safety inspections and perform routine maintenance. Must provide superior customer service to Guests.
Qualifications Desired
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid drivers license. No prior experience is necessary; if you are dependable and like to work with people, we will train. Must be available to work through the end of the season.
Apply NowMower
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain Park lawns and grounds operating equipment.
Qualifications Desired
Minimum age is 18.
Apply NowSpecial Events Job Openings
Day Out With Thomas - Event Staff (Part Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
Tweetsie is looking for cashiers, ticket office support, ride attendants, and support staff to help with the Day Out With Thomas Event June 11th through 20th. Please complete our online application if you are available and interested in working at Tweetsie! Please print a copy of your submitted application.
Pre-employment background check and substance abuse screening required. EOE
Apply NowYear Round Job Openings
Machinist (Full Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibility will be to machine items to exact tolerances for fabrication and/or repair as required by the Director of Engineering using our NON CNC lathes and mills some of which are vintage in nature.
Qualifications Desired
This job will require learning mechanics and repair of steam locomotives, railroad rolling stock, and amusement rides.
How to Apply
Apply online at Tweetsie.com
Apply NowTrain Shop - Welder (Full Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
Welder needed for projects in the locomotive maintenance shop at Tweetsie Railroad. This person will also assist the shop crew with other maintenance tasks as directed. Certification a plus.
Qualifications Desired
Minimum age is 18.
Apply NowFood Service Director (Full Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
TWEETSIE RAILROAD has an immediate opening for a Food Service Director to direct and coordinate food service facilities of the park. Responsibilities will include maintaining area facilities and equipment ensuring that state and local health law requirements are met, analyzing daily information such as food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations, and supervising all food service employees. Qualifications include high volume food service management knowledge and experience, excellent communication skills, and strong computer and supervisory skills. POS system experience required. Also, participation in construction planning will be necessary. Background check and drug screen required. EOE. Send resume to Human Resources Director, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, or email [email protected]
How to Apply
Online at Tweetsie.com
Apply NowTrain Shop - Mechanic (Full Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, amusement park rides, trains and other equipment.
Qualifications Desired
Extensive experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance. Experience with machining, metal fabrication, electrical, or automotive mechanic is especially helpful.
Apply Now