The following are seasonal employment opportunities available with Central Amusement International for the 2013 season:
(click on a job description to read more specifications)
Street Team
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Must be energetic and outgoing
- Must be available for all Luna Park Events and Promotions
- Ability to learn and perform simple dance routines.
- Must be available weekdays and weekends from April to October
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- On and off site Promotions
- Event Participation
- Educate guests about upcoming events and promotions
- Interacting with guests by conducting contests and giveaways
- Attend all summer holiday events.
- Ability to learn general company information to answer basic questions.
- Perform and promote in professional maner at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service to customers.
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Partnerships & Promotions Intern
Marketing Internship
Theme parks are fun, so working at Luna Park in Coney Island is a blast! Marketing interns will gain the hands-on experience of a lifetime as they shake, rattle and roll through the nitty gritties of the entertainment marketing industry. Our Marketing Interns each specialize in an area of our Marketing Department: Online & Design, Public Relations & Alliance, Finance & Legal, Food & Sales, Partnerships & Promotions and Events. Interns at Luna Park can expect to learn A TON about Marketing with hands-on experience (ie. We probably don’t need you to get coffee.) and excellent mentors. Check out the info below to see if working in a great place is right for you!
General Requirements:
- Must be comfortable standing on one’s feet for long periods of time (and dashing across the park in 1 minute flat – we’re still working on that one)
- Assisting in general departmental tasks as needed – we all pitch in here!
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a collaborative, rapidly-changing environment. Self-starters wanted!
- Must be willing to ride roller coasters and thrill rides
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving (but you don’t need a car)
Partnerships & Promotions Internship
Job Description:
- Campaign project management and creative project trafficking
- General research on media outlets, potential partners, etc.
- Liaising with partners and other stakeholders and fulfilling requests for graphics, copy, etc.
- Aiding in the creation of wild and wacky stunts and other promotions
- Requires superb project management skills
Group Host
Job Specifications:
- Greeting buses and providing information to group leaders
- Providing assistance and expediting check-in process
- Confirming number of guests
- Assisting food service provider when necessary to ensure quality of events
- Knowledge of packages and meal plans
- Overall knowledge of entire park and its attractions
- Great customer service
- Scheduled on an "as needed" basis
Qualifications/Responsibilities:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write fluent English
- Basic math skills
Necessary Characteristics:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually
Design Intern
Marketing Internship
Theme parks are fun, so working at Luna Park in Coney Island is a blast! Marketing interns will gain the hands-on experience of a lifetime as they shake, rattle and roll through the nitty gritties of the entertainment marketing industry. Our Marketing Interns each specialize in an area of our Marketing Department: Online & Design, Public Relations & Alliance, Finance & Legal, Food & Sales, Partnerships & Promotions and Events. Interns at Luna Park can expect to learn A TON about Marketing with hands-on experience (ie. We probably don’t need you to get coffee.) and excellent mentors. Check out the info below to see if working in a great place is right for you!
General Requirements:
- Must be comfortable standing on one’s feet for long periods of time (and dashing across the park in 1 minute flat – we’re all still working on that one)
- Assisting in general departmental tasks as needed – we all pitch in here!
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a collaborative, rapidly-changing environment. Self-starters wanted!
- Must be willing to ride roller coasters and thrill rides
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving (but you don’t need a car)
Design Internship
Job Description:
- Create-ify eye-catching graphics for internal and external communications
- Comfortable with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Requires creativity, a sense of humor and strong interest in teh interwebs
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Participates in activities of the maintenance team in accordance with company objectives to ensure the business is safe, well-maintained, and is a guest and team member friendly environment.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
- Work on implementation of preventative Maintenance Software.
- Following hands-on and manual training procedures.
- Complete paperwork as required, in a timely manner.
- Constantly increase knowledge of safety and maintenance practices.
- Attend safety meetings including annual training as required.
- Performs other duties as required in the operation of the park on a daily basis
Requirements:
- Experience in mechanical, production, electrical or manufacturing technical field is required.
- Excellent knowledge regarding machines, spare parts, operations and maintenance.
- Excellent observation skills to analyze the various aspects efficiently.
- Sound and through knowledge regarding safety measures and laws.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
- ABle to work under the stressful conditions and with the given deadline as well.
- Excellent communication and motivation skills, exceptional team working skills.
Rides Operators
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Test equipment daily before opening the ride
- Enforce ride restrictions and recommendations to ensure safe operation
- Inform guests about the ride and its safety procedures
- Assist guests, as trained, with boarding and exiting the ride, particularly small children or guests with a disability.
- Check safety restraints and ensure they are correctly secured before ride is in motion
- Maintain cleanliness of the ride and work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Game Operators
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote games using microphone system and salesmanship techniques
- Maintain a friendly and courteous disposition
- Explain and demonstrate games
- Record winners and distribute prizes
- Maintain cleanliness of the game and work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Park Services
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pick up litter and clean assigned areas with provided cleaning supplies
- Empty and dispose of trash and maintain cleanliness of containers
- Sweep restroom areas and restock necessary supplies
- Sweep and clean paths and grounds throughout the park
- Monitor guests visiting the park and report any problems or rule infractions
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Ticket Sales Cashier
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
- Credit & Criminal Background Checks required
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Cheerfully greet customer at ticket booths
- Provide information regarding admissions options, rides, attractions, and special events
- Utilize computerized cash register to process sales.
- Use sales techniques to increase sale transactions
- Receive payment and make change as needed, following cash handling procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
First Aid Assistant & EMT
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Posses a valid EMT certification in the State of New York
- Posses a valid Driver’s License
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide emergency assistance and basic first aid care to guests and employees
- Process required paperwork and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Assist with follow up as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Maintenance Technician
Inspect, maintain, and repair amusement rides, buildings, and equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and company standards as directed.
Overview:
- Perform daily, monthly, and annual maintenance as directed
- Place safety as the number one priority
- Follow hands-on and manual training procedures
- Complete paperwork as required timely
- Performs other duties as required
- Constantly increase knowledge of safety and maintenance practices
- Attend safety meetings
Minimum Requirements:
* Ability to climb and/or work heights up to 200 feet and work in confined spaces.
* Vocational / Technical / High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Position requires rotating shifts; including weekends and holidays during the operating season.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
Logistics Associate
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
- Credit & Criminal Background Checks required
- Must have valid Driver’s License
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Load and unload stock from vendors
- Sort products
- Complete necessary paperwork
- Organize stored inventory and provide information when requested
- Pull products from storage facilities and deliver to park locations
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Knowledge of how to operate a forklift is preferred.
Retail Associate
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
- Credit & Criminal Background Checks required
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide information regarding merchandise, store services, and the park
- Demonstrate and utilize salesmanship techniques to sell products to guests
- Stock and display merchandise as directed
- Monitor assigned sales area to prevent and/or detect theft
- Receive payment and make change as needed, following cash handling procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers
- Other duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Food Cashier
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide warm attention and be polite towards our customers
- Represent the CAI image by coming to work clean and in uniform
- Be on time for your shift
- Respect your superiors and fellow workers
- To participate as part of a team by assisting others when needed
- Responsible for greeting the guests, along with taking orders and payments from guests by following cash handling procedures
- Utilize computerized cash registers to process sales
- Always be ready to identify and resolve customer requests
- Use sales techniques to increase sales transactions
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Fulfill all of the assignments given to you
- Follow all CAI policies and procedures
Cooks
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide warm attention and be polite towards our customers
- Represent the CAI image by coming to work clean and in uniform
- Be on time for your shift
- Respect your superiors and fellow workers
- To participate as part of a team by assisting others when needed
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Cook and prepare products according to recipe specifications
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Rotate stock to maintain freshness standards (FIFO – First In, First Out)
- Clean and maintain the cooking equipment and station area
- Fulfill all of the assignments given to you
- Follow all CAI policies and procedures
Kiosk Operators
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
- Basic math skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide warm attention and be polite towards our customers
- Represent the CAI image by coming to work clean and in uniform
- Be on time for your shift
- Respect your superiors and fellow workers
- To participate as part of a team by assisting others when needed
- Responsible for greeting the guests, along with taking orders and payments from guests by following cash handling procedures
- Responsible for assembling the guest orders once the orders have been placed
- Always be ready to identify and resolve customer requests
- Use sales techniques to increase sales transactions
- Cook and/or prepare products according to recipe specifications
- Responsible for maintaining guest satisfaction while ensuring the dining areas are clean, stocked and organized. It is important to keep a positive and friendly attitude when you are doing this since you are in the view of the guests at all times
- Understand the impact that good service, the quality of our products, and the cleanliness of our facility and surroundings has on our guests
Service Assistant
Job Specifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to speak fluent English
- Able to read and write English
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide warm attention and be polite towards our customers
- Represent the CAI image by coming to work clean and in uniform
- Be on time for your shift
- Respect your superiors and fellow workers
- To participate as part of a team by assisting others when needed
- Responsible for maintaining guest satisfaction while ensuring the dining areas are clean, stocked and organized. It is important to keep a positive and friendly attitude when you are doing this since you are in the view of the guests at all times
- Understand the impact that good service, the quality of our products, and the cleanliness of our facility and surroundings has on our guests
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Prepare products according to recipe specifications
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Rotate stock to maintain freshness standards (FIFO – First In, First Out)
- Clean and maintain the cooking equipment and station area
- Always be ready to identify and resolve customer requests
- Fulfill all of the assignments given to you
- Follow all CAI policies and procedures