Knott’s Berry Farm hiring thousands of workers in Southern California

Vivian Chow
·2 min read

Knott’s Berry Farm will be hiring thousands of workers for the 2024 season in Orange County.

The week-long hiring event will take place from Feb. 17-24 as the amusement park plans to hire 2,000 new seasonal workers.

Roles will be available in these departments:

  • Ride Operations

  • Park Services

  • Lifeguards and Aquatics

  • Knott’s Hotel

Hourly pay will range from $16 to $19 based on the role and the candidate’s prior experience.

Workers will receive benefits and perks including free admission to any Cedar Fair Park, free meals, discounts on park food and merchandise, reward and recognition programs, access to exclusive events, onsite, low-cost associate housing in some locations (if eligible), college credit and internships (if applicable), and more.

Interested candidates can apply, interview and be hired on the same day, park officials said.

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Candidates can apply online now or attend an in-person hiring event taking place on Feb. 17 or any day between Feb. 20-24.

The massive hiring event is part of Knott’s parent company, Cedar Fair Entertainment’s, goal to hire around 35,000 seasonal workers across its network of parks in the U.S. and Canada.

Online applications, job listings and more information can be found here.

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