Have fun at an amusement park5 of 8From supervising the rides to hawking cotton candy, theme parks have plenty of summer jobs. For example, Six Flags Great America near Chicago hires 3,200 seasonal employees to maintain the grounds, sell tickets and entertain the crowds, says spokeswoman Meredith Kelleher. Other major amusement companies, from the Disney empire to Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., also will be hiring by the thousands.Parks across the nation typically include free admission as a job benefit, so you can ride that roller coaster as many times as you want. Related Articles:Part-time jobs for retirees8 job-search strategiesStay-at-home jobs for momWork beyond the cubicleRelated Links:7 common job hunt questionsNetworking to a new jobSurviving a job lossResume dos and don'ts advertisement
From supervising the rides to hawking cotton candy, theme parks have plenty of summer jobs. For example, Six Flags Great America near Chicago hires 3,200 seasonal employees to maintain the grounds, sell tickets and entertain the crowds, says spokeswoman Meredith Kelleher. Other major amusement companies, from the Disney empire to Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., also will be hiring by the thousands.
Parks across the nation typically include free admission as a job benefit, so you can ride that roller coaster as many times as you want.
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