After earning a position on The Knoxville News Sentinel’s Top Workplaces 2021, Dollywood Parks & Resorts has now been named a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award winner. The company is the only theme park company on the national Top Workplaces list for 2022. Of the businesses that ranked in the national competition, Dollywood was the only East Tennessee business on the list.
The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey.
“We are thrilled and humbled by the recent awards we have earned regarding our host culture here at Dollywood Parks and Resorts,” said Tim Berry, Dollywood Vice President of Human Resources. “Last year, we earned the Top Workplaces award from the News Sentinel, as well as recognition from Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers.’ Now that we’re added to the 2022 Top Workplaces USA list, it affirms our daily efforts to make Dollywood a great place to work. The fact these awards are based on survey results from our employees lets us know they love our caring culture as much as we love caring for them.”
“Throughout the park, you’ll see hosts who treat one another as family, and that—combined with our benefits and competitive pay—really make this a unique place to work. We’re always growing, and as we look toward the start of our 2022 season in March, there are positions available now for anyone looking to join this great working atmosphere.”
Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to help build top workplaces, administers the survey. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 “culture drivers” that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.
“Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly. By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance.”
Positions are available at each of The Dollywood Company’s properties and are posted at Dollywoodjobs.com. Upcoming hiring events are slated for Jefferson County High School (Saturday, Feb. 5), Seymour Heights Christian Church (Saturday, Feb. 19), and Sevier County High School (Saturday, Feb. 26). All hiring events take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Most event attendees are hired on the spot with a position for the 2022 season at either Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country or 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 entire length of the 2022 operating season, as well as shorter peak season openings, which are perfect for applicants looking for a fun summer position or for those looking to earn a little extra money during the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts employees receive a variety of unique benefits including access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends. Employees are provided free meals for 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 a WeeCare-affiliated provider. Numerous development opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College.
For more information about working at Dollywood Parks & Resorts, please visit dollywoodjobs.com.
