Great America & Hurricane Harbor, Chicago

ARE YOU SCARY? Want to be part of a FRIGHTFUL event?

Get paid weekly. Get paid for training. Get paid as you get into costume and make up!

We are looking for Team Members to work the following schedule.

2- 3 Weekends in September for training.

Fridays
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturdays
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Sundays
October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday
October 11 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Six Flags is looking for people to work as scare actors for our Fright Fest event in October! We need people to work in haunted houses, line handlers, street actors, wig and make-up artists, wardrobe personnel, and The Freak Show! All interviews are by appointment only. Resumes and/or portfolios can be presented at the interview.

• All persons hired must provide their own transportation to and from the park.
• Availability for rehearsals/performances is mandatory and plays a major factor in being hired. Please bring up to date availability information with you for September and October. If Hired, your schedule will be based on this information.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than an internship at Six Flags
Great America and Hurricane Harbor Water Park. Gain real life hands-on experience in the entertainment industry in departments like: Food and Beverage, Loss Prevention, Human Resources, Games and Attractions, Finance, Aquatics, Marketing, Public Relations, Security and many more. Six Flags Great America is seeking interns in several departments for the 2010 season. What is the thrill of an internship at Six Flags Great America you ask? Well, what could be more exciting than working with the world's largest regional theme park company while gaining work experience? Benefits include: free theme park admission, exclusive employee events, discounts at local businesses, college credit and the opportunity for scholarships. Did we forget to mention all of our internships are paid? Make money and take your career to the next level with an internship at Six Flags Great America. For more details please contact Jared Richert at (847) 249-2133 x6374 or by e-mail jRichert@sftp.com.

Internship - January through August

• Human Resources Representative
• Food Services Human Resources Liaison
• Ride Operations Human Resources Liaison
• Park Services Training and Development
• Public Relations

Internship - May through August

Human Resources
Ride Operations

• Training and Development

• Management
• Mechanic
  

• Investigator

• Uniformed Officer

• Audit
• Cash Control

• Management

• Catering/Special Events
• Restaurant Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Training and Development
• Quality Assurance

Admission Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Ticket sales transactions, make change, and provide tickets to Guests. Interact with Guests in a positive manner. Provide Guests with Park information and assistance when needed.
Skills required: Basic literacy and math for guest interaction, equipment use and cash handling respectively. Ability to count and make change from a cash register computer and till bag, work on your feet at all times, and work in an outdoor location. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 21 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
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Bartender

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Preparing/serving beer, wine and spirits. Food preparation and presentation. Food serving and quality control. guest interaction and service. Cash handling. Stock handling and storage. Restaurant cleaning and set-up.
Skills required: Basic literacy and math for guest interaction, equipment use and cash handling respectively. Ability to count and make change from a cash register computer and till bag, work on your feet at all times, and work in an outdoor location. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 21 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Cash Control

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Properly account for park cash receipts on a daily basis.
Skills required: Proficiency in Excel preferred. Candidates must agree to and pass background and credit checks, have a valid driver's license, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Extensive experience as cashier or some type of mathematical/computational work preferred.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings, Nights (third shift)
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Costume Character

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Perform as costumed character. Assist other costumed characters into costumes and during on-stage appearances; escort other characters to appearance sites; maintain proper guest and character interaction. Properly groom and maintain costume pieces.
Skills required: Ability to walk or dance in oversized costumes and foot covering pieces. Must be able to communicate well, and enjoy children. Characters are required to fit the height and weight parameters for the costumes.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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EMT (B/I/P)

Position Type: Seasonal
Skills required: IL EMT-B, EMT-P License or qualification for IL Reciprocity as an EMT-B or EMT-P. Valid CPR card. Valid driver's License
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Electrician

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Maintenance and installation of AV equipment.
Skills required: Experience in the field required.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Food Services Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Food preparation and presentation. Food serving and quality control. Guest interaction/service, cash handling, stock handling and storage, and restaurant cleaning and set-up.
Skills required: Ability to handle cash transactions accurately. Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Front Gate Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Continually act as a salesperson, selling the skill game to the guests by giving tips and explaining the rules. Maintain an even cash bank and handle all cash transactions accurately. Provide guests with quick and friendly service.
Skills required: Basic math skills to make change. Communication skills, outgoing and friendly personality and a safety awareness. Must be able to work outdoors and on your feet in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Games Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Continually act as a salesperson, selling the skill game to the guests by giving tips and explaining the rules. Maintain an even cash bank and handle all cash transactions accurately. Provide guests with quick and friendly service.
Skills required: Basic math skills to make change. Communication skills, outgoing and friendly personality and a safety awareness. Must be able to work outdoors and on your feet in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Guest Relations

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Field frontline inquiries from guests visiting the theme park; resolve a wide variety of guest concerns and comments; field phone inquires from guests; facilitate a variety of unique sales transaction, including ticket sales, season pass sales, and Fast Lane sales. Provide guests with special services and accommodations. Cross-train in ticket sales, ticket-taking and season pass functions.
Skills required: Good communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. P.C. and Windows experience. Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week, including weekends.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
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Landscaping

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: N/A
Skills required: Valid driver's license; high school diploma or equivalent; good hand/eye coordination; horticultural courses helpful.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
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Lifeguard

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Shallow Water Lifeguards will guard water that is 4' or less in depth. Special Facilities Lifeguards will guard water that is greater than 4' deep at the Hurricane Bay Wave Pool. Provide a safe, and clean aquatics facility, by effectively managing attractions and grounds. Actively guard all pools, activity areas and slide attractions per Ellis and Associates protocols. Achieve, receive and maintain Ellis and Associates certification. Adhere to all Ellis and Associates policies and procedures as taught by certified E&A instructor.
Skills required: Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Comfortable in and around water of all temperatures. Must be able to become certified through the Jeff Ellis and Associates National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard training program. Able to work up to 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and varied shifts. Provide a commitment of employment to begin in early May and continue through Labor Day.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
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Loss Prevention Officer

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Conduct investigations regarding employee/guest dishonesty and violations of company policy.
Skills required: Must have diploma or GED. Courses in accounting, criminal justice or communications preferred.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
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Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Mechanical maintenance, fiberglass, HVAC food equipment, plumbing, laborer and landscaper.
Skills required: Basic tool set and driver's license required. Some aptitude for mechanical and electrical required.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Merchandise Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Cash handling with or without a register. Stocking and displaying of merchandise. General housekeeping of the unit. Assist guests with purchases. Organizing stockrooms and maintaining a safe environment.
Skills required: Basic math skills to operate cash register and make change accurately. Must be able to work standing up in both indoor and outdoor locations, in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Metal Detector Officer

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: High school diploma or GED; strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of standing at a fixed post for long periods of time; able to work in all weather conditions; able to handle stressful situations; able to work at least one weekend day; flexible to change.
Skills required: N/A
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Parking Lot Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Able to stand for long periods of time in adverse weather conditions; work with minimal supervision; willing to clean; ability to work one weekend day; cash-handling experience preferred.
Skills required: N/A
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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Park Services

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Maintain cleanliness of the park, including restrooms, patios and streets. Initiate contact with guests in a positive manner by providing information/directions. Empty trash cans and monitor placement, moving when necessary. Assist with other cleaning projects throughout the theme park and water park.
Skills required: Ability to lift a maximum weight of 50-60 lbs and push a maximum weight of 70 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
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Restroom Maintenance

Position Type: Seasonal
Description:  Maintain a high standard of restroom cleanliness. Follow all guidelines and checklists applied to Restroom Cleanliness. Assist with cleaning of patios and sweeping streets. Provide guest-friendly information.
Skills required: Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs and carry 50-60 lbs. Ability to work independently for long periods of time in indoor locations.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: $8/hr
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Ride Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Assist guests in loading and unloading of ride and restraining systems. Operate the control panel to run the ride and observe the ride while in motion. Enforce all park policies and safety guidelines. Interact with guests in a positive manner.
Skills required: Comfortable with heights, ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
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Security

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Patrol theme park and parking lots on foot and by vehicle. Effectively communicate information and directions to guests and employees. Work fixed posts to monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic, while verifying parking stickers, i.d. badges, packages, etc. Drive vehicles on mobile patrols. Direct traffic. Assist guests and employees in problem-solving and rapidly respond to emergency situations. Complete written contact, incident and general reports.
Skills required: Requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Capable of standing at a fixed post for long periods of time .Able to work in all weather conditions. Handle stressful situations. Able to work at least one weekend day; flexible to change.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings. Nights (Third shift) 
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Show Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Working in the Entertainment department as venue host/hostess or character escort.
Skills required: Able to work weekends; Stand for long periods of time in all types of weather conditions. Outgoing, friendly and excellent verbal communication.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
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