Adventureland
Adventureland
is an outdoor amusement facility covering 200+ acres, featuring: Adventureland
Park, Inn, and Campground. We are located on the eastern edge of the Des
Moines area just off of exit 142A on Interstate 80. We expect to provide
entertainment for well over a half a million guests this coming season.
Adventureland
Park opens in late April with weekend-only operations. Mid-May to late
August is full-time, daily operations. The season will finish with weekend-only
operations through the end of September. |
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Adventureland
Park was voted
"1998
Employer of the Year" by Workamper News.
Workampers have historically filled many positions at Adventureland
Park.
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Positions
available:
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Rides Operations: running/assisting in the
operation of amusement rides.
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Retail Operations: retail clerking in one
of the many retail locations.
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Food Service Operations: working in one of
six food court areas.
- Games
Operations: running games involving skill.
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Work
requirements:
- During
weekend operations - late April to mid-May, and late August to late
September - work at least one shift/day.
- During
full-time operations - mid-May to late August - work 4 1/2 to 7 1/2
hours/day for 5-6 days/week. You may expect to be scheduled up to 32
hours/week.
- Park
dress code does not allow men to have beards or hair extending below
the shirt collar. Mustaches above the lip are acceptable. Women with
hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back and makeup should
be conservative.
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Benefits:
- Pay for all hours
worked at $6.50 - $7.00/hour.
- No campsite charge
from second Wednesday in April to May 31st.
- $125.00/month
+ tax for campsite charge for June and July.
- No campsite charge
for August and September, if Workamper completes the season.
- Campsites are
full hookups with laundry, recreation area, and pool.
- Two complete sets
of uniform. Workamper is to provide their own predominately white, low-cut
athletic style shoes with white socks.
- Free park entrance
for employees.
- Park entrance
discounts for employee family and friends.
- $100.00/campsite
end of season bonus for staying to the end of the season.
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Spare Time Activities:
- Des Moines Area: State Capitol, Blank Park Zoo, Iowa Cubs AAA Baseball, Science Center, Iowa State Fair, Living History Farms, Botanical Center, Art Center, Prairie Meadows Horse Race Track and Casino, Two Rivers Art Festival, Farmers Markets, Four Major Malls, Numerous Golf Courses, Theatres.
- Easy drive from Des Moines: Amana Colonies (German Community), Hot Air Balloon Festival (Indianola), Knoxville Raceway (Sprint Car Nationals), Iowa Motor Speedway (Newton), Tulip Festival (Pella), Bridges of Madison County (Winterset), Reiman Gardens (Iowa State University Campus in Ames).
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| 2010 Interview & Hiring Schedule |
Adventureland will be interviewing and hiring in person at the following locations:
- Quartzsite, AZ - Annual RV Show, Jan. 16-24
- Yuma, AZ - Shangri-La RV Resort, Jan. 26-27
- Mesa, AZ - Mesa Regal RV Resort, Jan. 29-30
- Alamo, TX - Casa del Valle RV Resort, Feb. 8-9
- Arcadia, FL - Little Willies RV Resort, Feb. 11-12
- Wesley Chapel, FL - Quail Run RV Resort, Feb. 14-15
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