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Employment Opportunities
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Join the staff at Oglebay & Wheeling Park and enjoy:

  • A beautiful work environment with friendly, professional co-workers.
  • Flexible schedules...perfect for teenagers, college students, adults and seniors.
  • Full and part time positions available for entry level or career advancement opportunities or for supplemental income.
  • Competitive compensation plus free and/or discounted rates for you and your dependents for the various amenities throughout both parks including golf, swimming, tennis, skiing, the zoo, museums, seven specialty shops and more.

Current Job Listings (as of January 30, 2012)

The postings normally include only those positions which are considered to be above entry level and/or which require some special qualifications with regard to training or education. Applications for entry level positions (such as custodian, laborer, refreshment clerk and facilities attendant) are accepted on a continuing basis. Openings for entry level positions may be filled from the applications on file without formal postings. Applications are kept on file for three months.

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Position SERVER – SPEIDEL GRILL
Department SPEIDEL F&B
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor PETRINI
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 1 $3.56 PLUS TIPS
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess the knowledge and ability to perform basic server and cashier responsibilities, fine dining experience preferred.  Requires professional appearance and pleasant personality.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.    Schedule includes ability to work all shifts, holidays & weekends.

Position PLAYER ASSISTANT           
Department SPEIDEL GOLF
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor PETRINI
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.  Requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to lift 50 lbs.  Must have a team player attitude with exceptional customer service skills, and a good work ethic.  Golf knowledge helpful.  Schedule includes weekends, evenings and holidays; must be available a minimum of 3 days per week.

Position GOLF STARTER
Department SPEIDEL GOLF
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor PETRINI
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, energetic, enjoy working with the public, ability to interact with groups and be detailed oriented; golf knowledge helpful.  Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, standing, and being outside in all types of weather.   Schedule includes weekends and holidays.

Position CART ATTENDANTS
Department SPEIDEL/CRISPIN
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor PETRINI
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Candidates will be energetic, detail oriented, and enjoy working with the public.  Must be 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Golf knowledge helpful.  Schedule includes weekends and holidays.

Position SPA ATTENDANT
Department LODGE OPERATIONS
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor WEAR
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 3 ENTRY $7.50
Qualifications Provides guests and co-workers with friendly, efficient registration and information. Delivers sincere service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and respectfulness to guests and staff.  Requires high school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience. Must have the ability to work all shifts; including weekends and holidays

Position CREW LEADER – GREENHOUSE
Department HORTICULTURE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor ARCHER
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 5 ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.88
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.  Individual will provide quality plant material for use within property and for sale to the public.  Will assist greenhouse manager with retail, in addition to maintaining inventory control.  Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Registered Pesticide Technician license.  Schedule includes all shifts, generally day, weekends to address garden requirements; some overtime; educational travel.

Position ZOO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Department OPERATIONS
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor SCHWING
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 4 ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $6.72
Qualifications Candidates must have excellent organizational, communication, and cash handling skills; with the ability to efficiently use MS Word, Excel, and point of sale register.  Requires ability to work in a team atmosphere, and to work with the public in a courteous manner.  Weekend and holiday work is required, no travel or midnight shifts.

Position ANIMAL KEEPER I
Department OPERATIONS/ZOO DIVISION
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor MC CARDLE
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Candidates must have the ability to provide for physical and psychological well being of assigned zoo animals.  Individual will maintain the animal exhibits and assist with interpreting the collection to visitors.   Experience in animal care desired, B.S. degree in biology, zoology, animal sciences, or wildlife management preferred.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Position BARTENDER
Department F&B
Full/Part-time PART, YEAR-ROUND
Supervisor O’BRIEN
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 3 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Requires knowledge of basic bartending duties and excellent customer relations skills.   Includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Position SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR 
Department GOLF / SKI
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor TODD
Shift ALL
Pay Rate $9.00
Qualifications Candidates must possess the ability to teach guests of all ages proper skiing and snowboarding techniques, including safety procedures, chairlift and surface lift use.  Individual will possess excellent communication and professional skills.  Requires one to two years of ski and/or snowboard experience.  Schedule includes holidays and weekends.

Position SOUS CHEF
Department F&B
Full/Part-time FULL/MANAGEMENT
Supervisor MOORE
Shift ALL
Pay Rate NEGOTIABLE
Qualifications Requires a minimum of (2) years of kitchen experience in a quality restaurant environment, with a minimum of (1) year in a management position. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Position GREENSKEEPER II
Department GOLF MAINTENANCE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor JANOVICH/BORDER
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 5 ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.88
Qualifications Knowledge of the general game of golf helpful. Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance, and have the ability to work independently. Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Must be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid driver’s license. Schedule includes all shifts, primarily day commencing at 6:00 am.

Position HOST/HOSTESS – GLASS WORKS GRILL & IHLENFELD DINING ROOM
Department F&B
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor O’BRIEN
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Requires neat appearance, good communication skills and the ability to greet guest in a friendly manner. Must have ability to work weekends and holidays.

Position 1st COOK SUPERVISOR
Department F&B
Full/Part-time FULL
Supervisor MOORE
Shift ALL
Pay Rate ENTRY $11.00
Qualifications Candidate must have basic cooking and knife skills and an understanding of all stations in the kitchen. Minimum of (3) years cooking experience in a high volume quality restaurant environment with (1) year in a supervisory/management capacity. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Position WHITE PALACE ATTENDANT
Department WHEELING PARK
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor CLUTTER
Shift

ALL

Pay Rate GRADE 2 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, good communication skills, neat appearance and enjoy working with the public. Requires ability to lift 50 lbs. Schedule includes all shifts, weekends and holidays.

Position SERVERS – IHLENFELD DINING ROOM & GLASS WORKS GRILL
Department F&B
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor O’BRIEN
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 1 $2.56 Plus Tips
Qualifications Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess the knowledge and ability to perform basic server responsibilities. Requires professional appearance and pleasant personality. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis. Schedule includes holidays & weekends.

Position BANQUET SERVERS
Department F&B
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor O’BRIEN
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 1 $2.56 PLUS SERVICE CHARGE
Qualifications Candidates should have the knowledge and ability to perform basic banquet server responsibilities, fine dining server experience preferred. Requires professional appearance and pleasant personality. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be available every day including holidays & weekends.

Position STEWARDS
Department F&B/WILSON LODGE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor DITTMAR
Shift ALL
Pay Rate ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.50
Qualifications Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age, able to perform all types of general kitchen labor and cleaning including dishwashing. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Position PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT – WILSON LODGE
Department WL
Full/Part-time PART/FULL
Supervisor GODFREY
Shift DAY/WEEKENDS
Pay Rate ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.50
Qualifications Candidates are required to have knowledge of basic cleaning procedures. Must be capable of working in a team atmosphere, and a minimum of 18 years of age. Requires ability to work all shifts including evenings, night and weekends; and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position 1st COOK
Department F&B/WILSON LODGE
Full/Part-time FULL/PART
Supervisor MOORE,YOUNG
Shift ALL
Pay Rate ENTRY $8.00 FULL PERFORMANCE $10.50
Qualifications Candidates must have basic cooking, pastry, and knife skills. Minimum of (2) years cooking experience in catering. Requires ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Position 2ND COOK
Department F&B/WILSON LODGE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor YOUNG, MCPEEK
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 4 ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $8.50
Qualifications Candidates must have basic cooking experience. A willingness to learn is required; along with the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Requires a valid driver's license.

Position 2ND COOK - PASTRY
Department F&B/WILSON LODGE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor BOYD
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 4 ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $8.50
Qualifications Candidates must have basic cooking, baking experience preferred. A willingness to learn is required; along with the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift starts at 5:00 am. Requires a valid driver's license.

Position ROOM/COTTAGE ATTENDANTS - WILSON LODGE
Department WL
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor GODFREY/CARNEY
Shift DAY/WEEKENDS
Pay Rate ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.50
Qualifications Candidates are required to have knowledge of basic cleaning procedures. Must be capable of working in a team atmosphere, and a minimum of 18 years of age. Requires ability to work weekends and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position LAUNDRY ATTENDANT
Department LAUNDRY
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor CARNEY
Shift DAY
Pay Rate ENTRY $7.25 FULL PERFORMANCE $7.50
Qualifications Requires the ability to perform general laundry duties, lift or move up to 50 lbs., work with various laundry chemicals and enjoy working in a team environment. Must be 18 years of age, experience helpful, not required. Must be willing to work holidays, overtime when needed, weekends and occasional shift work.

Position HORTICULTURE TECH I
Department HORTICULTURE & GROUND MAINTENANCE
Full/Part-time PART
Supervisor ARCHER
Shift ALL
Pay Rate GRADE 3 ENTRY $7.25
Qualifications Requires ability to provide assistance in the greenhouse and with the retail sale of plant material. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, have excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working with the public. Individual is frequently exposed to temperature extremes, must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Schedule includes day, evening, weekends and holidays.

Position FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR
Department LODGE OPERATIONS
Full/Part-time FULL
Supervisor SHELTON
Shift ALL
Pay Rate ENTRY $9.00 FULL PERFORMANCE $9.50 (G6)
Qualifications Candidates must have the ability to perform all desk attendant functions including reservations and checking guests in and out. Prior hotel desk experience and/or basic computer skills preferred. Must be a team player, possess excellent customer service skills, good math skills, and have the ability to work in a fast pace environment. Requires ability to work all shifts; including overtime, weekends and holidays.

INTERNSHIPS:

Position GOLF MAINTENANCE INTERN
Department GOLF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Supervisor JANOVICH
Pay Rate UNPAID / COLLEGE CREDIT
Qualifications Must be a student pursuing a career in a field related to the area of internship; preference is given to college juniors and seniors. Individual will possess enthusiasm to contribute to a team effort.

Position GOLF OPERATIONS INTERN
Department GOLF OPERATIONS
Supervisor WAIALAE
Pay Rate $7.50-$8.50 PER HOUR
Qualifications Must be a student currently attending a college golf management program and required to serve an internship in the related field. Will serve in a wide variety of golf operational duties including conducting all tasks required to provide a quality 8-week Jr. golf program.

Internship Title ZOO EDUCATION INTERN
Department ZOO
Reports To MARKEY
Compensation Unpaid for College Credit
Overview/Qualifications Preferably college juniors, seniors working towards a degree/certification in education with majors in Education, Biology or Environmental Science. Individual will be an outgoing, self-starter and willing to work a flexible schedule. Will assist education department in program instruction by completing lesson planning, program evaluations/surveys, grant writing and material development.

Internship Title ANIMAL CARE INTERN
Department ZOO
Reports To GREATHOUSE
Compensation 320 Hour Internship - Unpaid for College Credit
Overview Individual will be exposed to providing daily care and management to zoo animals, special events planning, public interpretation and observational research. Intern is required to read and complete testing on the animal keeper-training manual, conduct a research project at the zoo, and submit a final report at the conclusion of the internship.
Qualifications College juniors, seniors, or graduate students with majors in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, or Zoology. (Freshmen and sophomore students will be considered under special circumstances.)

Current Employees:
To apply for any of the above positions, complete a transfer application, receive approval by signature of your current supervisor, and deliver the transfer application to the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.

Outside Applicants:
Complete a Wheeling Park Commission Application for Employment and forward it to the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. (The Human Resources Department is located between the Visitor Center and the Greenhouse, Oglebay Park and is open between 7:30 am - 5 pm M-F. Applications can be obtained at the Visitor Center on the weekends, between 9 am - 5 pm.) EOE M/F/D/V

Internship Applicants:
Submit a resume to the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. (The Human Resources Department is located in the Visitor Center, Oglebay Park. Current Visitor Center hours are 11 am to 5 pm, including weekends). Mailing address is Human Resources Department, Oglebay Park, Route 88 North, Wheeling, WV 26003 EOE M/F/D/V

 
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