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About Grandfather Mountain

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Thank you for your interest in working at Grandfather Mountain.

Grandfather Mountain is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.

When to apply: Opportunities for employment vary by department, but typically supervisors begin reviewing applications for seasonal employment in March and have staff in place by May. You are welcome to send in an application at any time of the year, as needs may change during the course of the season. Most seasonal jobs begin in April and end in late October or November.

The pay rate for most positions starts at $7 per hour. Teens ages 14-15 start at $6.50 per hour.

To apply for a position with the restaurant, gift shops, ticket gate, maintenance staff, backcountry trails staff or animal habitats, please download and complete the appropriate application available below and mail it to: Employment, Grandfather Mountain, P. O. Box 129, Linville, NC 28646.

When applying to work at Grandfather Mountain, you are required to fill out and sign a form giving Grandfather Mountain permission to perform a background check on your work history and criminal record.

Download applications in PDF format here:
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What People Say…

"I recently visted with 3 of my grandsons with and I think it was the most exciting time they have had. They loved the Swinging Bridge and the animals. They enjoyed climbing the rocks and looking at the beautiful scenery. We all loved seeing the mountain again. Keep up the good work you are doing. It is so lovely. Hope to see it again one day soon. "

Terri

Buies Creek, NC