Cedar Point to hold interviews for summer jobs in Sandusky on Feb. 4

Monday, 30 January 2006

Cedar Point Media Advisory

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2006 - Cedar Point, home of the new Skyhawk thrill ride, will be conducting walk-in interviews for more than 4,000 summer jobs at the amusement park/resort on Saturday, Feb 4 at the Breakers Express Hotel in Sandusky.

WHO
Cedar Point, voted "Best Amusement Park in the World" for a record eight consecutive years in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today.

WHAT
More than 4,000 positions are available in many different job classifications. A wide variety of jobs are available, including ride hosts, food hosts, admissions employees, merchandise associates, marina dockhands, lifeguards and hotel personnel. Internships are also available in a number of majors, including Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Recreation, Marketing/Communications, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources and many more.

WHEN
Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE
Interviews are open to the public and will be held at Cedar Point's Breakers Express Hotel, located at 1201 Cedar Point Drive in Sandusky.

WAGES
Cedar Point offers one of the best wage packages in the amusement industry. Wages for most positions are $6.25 per hour. Selected positions earn $6.50 per hour. Employees under 16 years old will earn $5.65 per hour. In addition to hourly wages, employees who fulfill the terms of their Employment Agreement will be eligible for an attraction Bonus Program that allows employees to earn an extra $1 per hour worked.

MISC.
Prospective employees can also apply for a job online. Just check cedarpoint.com to fill out the quick and easy instant application form. (A personal interview will enhance the opportunity for employment.) For additional information, interview dates and locations call 1-800-668-JOBS or log on to cedarpoint.com