Job Summary

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We want to hire folks who love having a great time, and who want to encourage our guests do the same. Dollywood’s Hosts are more than just employees, they are a part of our extended family. Come be a part of all the fun we are having!

The Foods Staffing Specialist is responsible for developing and facilitating the implementation of Dollywood Company staffing projects in conjunction with our commitment to community. This is to be done in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and operating philosophies of The Dollywood Company and Herschend Family Entertainment.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead With Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Represent the Dollywood Company as an effective and credible community steward.
• Establish and foster positive relationships with key contacts and representatives from area organizations, businesses, local and state government entities that will develop host recruitment opportunities
• Identify and prioritize the appropriate areas of involvement and engagement. Determine opportunities for additional senior leadership participation.
• Communicate accurate, compelling and timely information regarding the Dollywood Company to area organizations, businesses and government entities to ensure that the community is aware of and understands our efforts.
• Provide on park shift support and mentorship to the divisions that employ the hosts hired through programming

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.

• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines.
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Must show appreciation of others.
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.
• Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation.
• Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors.
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid TN driver’s license and insurance.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth or students is preferred.
• Proven proficiency in common computer software such as data management, word processing, and spread sheets is required.
• Experience with various filing systems or other organizational systems preferred.
• Must pass background check and obtain a TN Driver’s License.
• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees.

The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.