Online Application for Employment
Applications now open! CLICK HERE to apply.
Pumpkins After Dark is a family-friendly fall festival. The event is an art installation walk-through with 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkin displays.
Event Schedule – Open to Public:
~October 9 | 6:30pm – 11:00pm
~October 10 – 12 | 6:30pm – 11:00pm
~October 16 – 19 | 6:15pm – 11:00pm
~October 23 – 26 | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
~October 30 & 31 | 5:45pm – 10:00pm
Staff schedule varies depending on role. Staff schedules can start up to one hour before open.
Important Notice: Pumpkins After Dark now uses an online program called When I Work for all shift scheduling. More When I Work information can be found on the bottom of this page.
Opportunities
Welcome guests, scan tickets, and/or direct foot traffic.
Customer service based. Must be willing to interact with strangers.
Assets: strong voice, attention to detail, friendly demeanor.
Minimum Age: 16
Pay: $16/hour
Assist guests with finding their perfect pumpkin or merchandise item.
Sell tickets at the Monster Maze entrance.
Assets: sales and POS experience, confidence, friendly demeanor.
Minimum Age: 16
Pay: $16/hour
Monitor and report any issues on the pathway.
Ensure guest safety. Must be comfortable telling strangers what to do.
Assets: strong voice, confidence, attention to detail.
Minimum Age: 16
Pay: $16/hour
Play the role of one of our pathway characters.
You will be provided with training and costumes.
Monitor and report any issues on the pathway.
Assets: outgoing, fun-loving, confident, attention to detail.
Minimum Age: 16
Pay: $16/hour
Train, support, and organize your team. Ensure shifts are covered.
Act as point of contact between team members and show manager.
Assets: management/lead experience, assertiveness, attention to detail.
Minimum Age: 18
Pay: $18/hour
Interview Location and Important Dates
Due to the high number of applications, only those who are considered for employment will be contacted and provided an interview confirmation. No emails please.
Interviews
Selected applicants will be invited to interview.
Date & Time TBD
Staff Orientation & Training
Orientation is mandatory.
October 9th
Start times can be found on When I Work
Prairieland Park
503 Ruth Street West
When I Work
Pumpkins After Dark now uses a program called “When I Work” for all staff schedules.