Park Operations Internship Program

Overview:

Are you ready to take your internship to new heights at Six Flags Great Escape? Be a part of the Park Operations Internship Program this summer! This program is more than just a job or simple internship – it’s a lifetime opportunity to gain hands-on experience, make lasting friendships, boost your resume, grow your knowledge and skills, and make a real-world difference on the operation of New York’s leading theme park.

Responsibilities:

Program Highlights & Responsibilities

• Employee Housing available on a first-come-first-serve basis. (Contact the HR Team for more information.)
• Meet and network with other college interns and park leaders.
• Gain first-hand knowledge and experience working directly in the field in an operations leadership position.
• Ensure proper documentation of all Operations training records, inspections, and any other relevant documents.
• Get valuable opportunities to meet, engage, and learn from park leaders and management.
• Opportunity to shadow and interact with park Directors and Park President.
• Opportunity to participate in a “Capstone Presentation” related to improving an aspect of the park/resort operation.
• Opportunity to learn from leaders at our hotel & indoor waterpark operation.
• Accurately monitors and responds to radio traffic as the dispatcher for the Operations Division.
• Dispatches units as necessary and coordinates radio traffic in the case of an emergency.
• Assists with the administering of certification tests for Ride Operations trainees.
• Ensures proper record keeping and filing of legal documents.
• Tracks and logs park attendance in coordination with the Admissions department.
• Sends communications routinely to park management with information on park attendance, ride uptime and ridership.
• Ensures the proper tracking of ride downtime incidents and real-time logging of wait times via guest-facing systems.
• Perform duties as a Team Member when necessary, including but not limited to operating rides.
• Practices, supports, maintains and enforces a total safety culture for all Leads and Team Members.
• Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a whole.

How You Will Do It

• Ability to lead and inspire team members.
• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters.
• Ability to multitask.
• After passing ride certification tests with 100% accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station.
• Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride.
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations.
• Taking direction from management.

Why work with us?

• Paid Training
• Pay Rate starting at $17.00/hr
• DailyPay – work today, get paid tomorrow
• Advancement Opportunities
• Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay
• Free tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise
• Exclusive employee events
• Fun rewards, benefits, and more!

Qualifications:

What You Will Need

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be currently pursuing a college degree or a recent graduate (within 180 days of the start of employment at Six Flags Great Escape).
• A team-player attitude and the willingness to step in wherever it is needed to support the park operation or assist Guests.
• Commit to working through the 2026 summer operating season (mid-May through mid-August).
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends, nights and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability and comfort working in an indoor and outdoor environment (rain, heat, winds, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of leadership and a willingness to learn and develop.
• A safety-first attitude.