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NOW HIRING: Year Round Team Members

Food and Beverage Facilities and Equipment Manager

The Food & Beverage Facilities & Equipment Manager is a professional position responsible for maintaining the food equipment at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard. **Experience repairing and maintaining food equipment is a must**

Amusement Ride Mechanic

As an Amusement Ride Mechanic, you will be assigned a variety of maintenance tasks throughout the farm under the direction of the Director of Operations. You will work primarily on the amusement rides, doing daily checks and repairs to help keep them running throughout the season.

Small Engine and Pedal Bike Mechanic

As a mechanic at Vala’s, you will be assigned a variety of maintenance tasks throughout the farm. You will inspect, trouble-shoot, repair and test equipment and vehicles utilized on the farm by both visitors and staff.

Seasonal Team Members

Coming July 2025

Did you know that Vala’s hires over 1,000 seasonal part-time team members each September through October?! It takes a huge team to make Vala’s magic happen for our guests! We hired a fantastic seasonal staff for our 2024 team, and hiring is now over. Check back next year begining in July 2025, watch our website and social pages for the application and interview sign ups! 

Seasonal Staff Benefits
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Work with your family and friends, and make new friends
  • Employee discounts on food and merchandise
  • FREE Employee season pass
  • Five FREE season passes for family and friends
  • Four FREE general admission tickets
  • Perfect for many options: from a first job experience to retirees, we have a location and atmosphere that fits your needs
  • Starting pay rate TBD for 2024
Who We Are Looking For
  • Available for a minimum of 15 hours each week in September and October, especially weekends
  • At least 16 years of age on or before September 1. Some specific positions have age restrictions.
  • Enjoy the Vala’s atmosphere – fun, family, entertainment – we create magical memories!

For more information on available positions, please review our Job Descriptions Overview

Attractions Team Member

This is where all the fun happens! Attractions Team Members work with our guests to create magical memories through fun experiences on attractions such as our Big Slide Ride, Pedal Carts, Jumpin Pillows, and other locations throughout the farm. If you enjoy working with children and being outside, this is a great position for you.

Food Team Member

Food is a huge part of the Vala’s experience! Food Team Members work at 20+ different food locations serving signature foods like Turkey Legs, Pies, and Potato Ribbons. There are also behind–the–scenes positions like food preparation, warhouse, and baking. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, fun food environment, this is the position for you.

Admissions and Retail Team Member

In Admissions you are guets’ first experience at Vala’s as they get ready to kick off their day of fun. Retail Team Members sell merchandise across the farm.

Medical & Security Team Members

Safety is the highest priority at Vala’s, and our Medical and Security teams work to make everyone’s experience safe and enjoyable. 

Ride Operations Team Member

Ride Operations Team Members provide a safe environment for our guests to enjoy the various rides available throughout the farm. As a Ride Operator, employees will work with guests to ensure they are safely using the equipment and provide instructions for use. 

Cider Mill & Orchard Team Members

Cider Mill and Orchard Team Members work in the production process of creating the Vala’s sweet and hard cider. Cider Mill Team Members work to process apples, bottle, keg, clean, package and deliver sweet and hard cider to farm cider locations. Orchard Team Members work in the orchard to maintain the trees, from planting and irrigation to pruning trees and harvesting apples. 

No Current Full Time Openings