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Knott’s Berry Farm to Hire 2,000 Seasonal Associates for 2024 Season

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Knott’s Berry Farm will host a week-long hiring event from February 17th – 24th to fill a wide variety of roles. Knott’s says there will be competitive wages, benefits and park perks (some of that is listed below).

Read below for more information from Knott’s Berry Farm on the hiring event!

Knott's Berry Farm

Photo by Denise Preskitt, Mousesteps

BUENA PARK, CA. – Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s original theme park, plans to hire 2,000 associates throughout the remainder of 2024. The park’s hiring event is part of a plan by parent company Cedar Fair Entertainment to hire approximately 35,000 seasonal associates across its network of parks in 2024. Cedar Fair anticipates filling the majority of those roles during hiring events to be held across all parks in the U.S. and Canada from Feb. 17-24.

Knott's Soak City

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To learn more about the event and available positions at Knott’s Berry Farm, please visit https://jobs.cedarfair.com/knotts-berry-farm. These positions include roles in the following departments:

  • Ride Operations
  • Park Services
  • Lifeguards and Aquatics
  • Knott’s Hotel

Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 – $19.00 (for those who are 16 years of age or older) based on experience, prior service, and position. Knott’s Berry Farm offers competitive wages and benefits, and many perks for its associates, including discounts, reward and recognition programs, exclusive events, free meals, and free admission to any Cedar Fair Park.

Interested candidates will have the ability to apply, interview and get hired the same day. You can apply online now or any day during hiring week or you can join us in-person on Feb. 17 or any day between Feb. 20-24. For more information, please visit https://jobs.cedarfair.com/knotts-berry-farm.

It’s an exciting time to join Knott’s Berry Farm with a jam-packed full lineup of Seasons of Fun plus all-new fun with the fully reimagined Camp Snoopy and the completed renovation of the Knott’s Hotel. Debuting this summer, Camp Snoopy will offer more to explore. Campers of all ages will be able to become full-fledged Beagle Scouts as they explore new rides, including a family coaster, along with new character experiences, entertainment, a dining hall, a camp store, plus more guest amenities. And next door to the park, every aspect of the Knott’s Hotel — from the front desk and lobby to the guest rooms and hotel restaurant – has been transformed to unveil a sophisticated farmhouse style that pays homage to founders Walter and Cordelia Knott.