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Seasonal Team Members
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.