Dollywood Announces Upcoming Hiring Events

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) – As the summer season winds down, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is looking ahead to the busy fall and holiday seasons and has scheduled several hiring events in late July and throughout August to prepare for the fun that awaits during the remainder of the 2026 season.

The Dollywood Company continues to grow with abundant opportunities at all its properties, and now is the perfect time to join the award-winning Dollywood team. Exciting perks—including 100% free tuition, competitive wages, free lunch, and more—add to the reasons why The Dollywood Company is a great fit for anyone regardless of their career aspirations. 

From part-time positions for students to full-time careers with advancement opportunities, working at Dollywood may very well become a lifetime home for those looking for a position that means “a little more.” Positions are available at each of the company’s properties, with most event attendees being hired on the spot with a position at Dollywood theme park, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, or Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. 

Available positions are posted at dollywoodjobs.com, with the next summer hiring event set for Thursday, July 30; additional hiring events are held each Thursday in August. All hiring events will take place from 2 – 6:30 p.m. at the Sevierville Civic Center, which is located at 200 Gary Wade Blvd. in Sevierville. There also will be a hiring event on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Applicants are encouraged to attend the earliest hiring event possible for the largest selection of available opportunities. 

Positions are available for the remainder of the 2026 operating season as well as for shorter peak season openings, which are perfect for applicants looking to earn a little extra money during the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. 

Positions are available in many areas including Dollywood’s award-winning culinary and merchandise teams, park operations positions including ride operators, ticketing, transportation, house and grounds, and more. Dollywood’s lodging properties also have a number of openings available including food and beverage, front desk, bell/valet and housekeeping positions. 

Interested applicants may view opportunities, as well as job descriptions and basic requirements for each position, at dollywoodjobs.com. Applicants can signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process. Technical support will be available at the hiring events to assist applicants in the process if needed. 

Dollywood Parks & Resorts plans to host additional hiring events throughout the remainder of 2026 to give potential employees an opportunity to attend at the time that best suits their individual needs. Additionally, new job opportunities are posted throughout the year at dollywoodjobs.com.

Dollywood Parks & Resorts employees receive a variety of unique benefits including 100% free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U. program, access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary Dollywood admission for family and friends. Hosts are provided a free lunch every working shift and also take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program, which provides free or reduced admission to a large number of regional attractions, theaters and experiences. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, is available for qualified full-time employees. Dollywood also pays a portion of childcare costs for hosts whose children are cared for at an Upwards-affiliated provider. Numerous opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College. 

Dollywood Parks & Resorts have earned numerous awards and “best of” designations during the last few years. In just the past year, the park has garnered impressive recognition within the industry and beyond. Earlier this month, TIME named Dollywood to its inaugural list of the top 500 privately held companies in the United States. In June, Dollywood was named to two of Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces lists, landing on both America’s Greatest Workplaces and Tennessee’s Greatest Workplaces. The National Amusement Park Historical Association voted the park as top theme park in the country in May. Newsweek named the company a Best Workplace for Women in February, followed by an award in March from Newsweek listing Dollywood as a Best Workplace for Entry Level Employees. Last fall, Dollywood was #50 on Forbes’ Best Customer Service 2026 list. Dollywood also was named the top theme park in the United States by Tripadvisor in 2025, 2024 and 2022; Dollywood finished second in 2023. 

For more information about positions, please visit dollywoodjobs.com.