What are the responsibilities and job description for the Silver Dollar City - Merchandise Tyro Baker, Clara Belle's Cinnamon Bread (Full Time Seasonal, 2025) position at Silver Dollar City?
This is a Full Time Seasonal position from 3/13/25 to 1/4/26.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Job Summary: As a Tyro Craftsman, you’ll be the newest addition to the family of 100 resident craftsman that give Silver Dollar City an identity unlike any other place on the planet. We’re looking for people who have a basic knowledge of this craft, and are willing to work under one of our Master Craftsmen to perfect your trade. We are the Home of American Craftsmanship, with craftsman giving daily live demonstrations throughout our 1880’s park. You’ll be working in front of hundreds of guests every day, finding the perfect blend of entertainment and education they have come to expect from this deeply rooted tradition. We strongly suggest you attach photos to show us what you can do.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Gives entertaining and informative demonstrations of craft, while working in appropriate period settings, using customs and crafts associated with folk life depicted in the Silver Dollar City setting.
- Acquires information about time period and lifestyle depicted and craft techniques associated with the time and area to devise plans for authentic presentation of craft.
- Explains techniques of craft and points out relationship of craft to lifestyle depicted to assist guests in comprehending traditional techniques of work and play related to the time and area.
- Effectively interacts with guests and fellow employees without distracting them while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Proves to be self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision.
- Meets established production goals at an acceptable quality level.
- Keeps work area clean and well stocked and maintains organization and inventory of raw materials.
- Ensures compliance with all authorized operator requirements and safety procedures specific to the job location.
- Follows any other job related duties requested by leadership.
- Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
- Ensure proper handling of customer credit card information in compliance with Property Procedures and Purchasing Card Industry (PCI) standards.
Education and Experience:
- One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Frequently standing and walking in uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, concrete.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
- The ability to work in extreme weather.
- The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions.
- The ability to safely climb ladders, hills and stairs.
Work Environment:
A Tyro Craftsman at Sullivan’s Mill you will work primarily inside with occasional outdoor tasks. This role involves exposure to various baking equipment such as: ovens and mixers. Work includes collaboration with teams and mentors as well as providing an engaging educational demonstration for our guests.
Benefits Offered
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans are available after one year and 1,000 hours.
- Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner
See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans