Playland Park is hiring for the 2026 summer season and hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Open positions include: park management (operations), ride operators, ride attendants, lifeguards, cashiers, custodial and painters. Prior to the Job Fair, attendees are encouraged to apply to the position of their choice online. The first 150 online applicants who submit their application by Wednesday, March 11 at noon will be guaranteed an interview at the Job Fair. Selected applicants will be notified in advance.
In 2025, Westchester County scrambled to open Playland after its operating agreement with Standard Amusements fell apart. Only about half of the rides in the park ever opened.
“We are going to open the Dragon Coaster on time,” said Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins on February 7, 2026 to a new Friends of Playland group.
Working at Playland Park is a rite of passage for many who grew up in Westchester County,” said Jenkins in the County’s hiring announcement. “I encourage those who want to be part of that tradition to attend the Job Fair to learn about and apply to the wide variety of positions available.”
Attendees will need to bring their Social Security card and valid photo I.D. Applicants ages 16 and 17 who plan to complete their application at the fair must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring working papers. Eligible applicants that may wish to enroll in Westchester County Payroll Direct Deposit as their form of payment, must bring with them, either a blank voided check or a bank issued Direct Deposit Set Up Form, which includes their routing number and account number printed on the document. Salary range is $17.10 to $20 per hour.
The next Playland Job Fair will be held, Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center. The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains. Parking will be free for those attending.
