Six Flags to Host National Hiring Week Events

The company aims to fill over 50,000 positions across its parks in North America, including 250 roles in Northern California.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and California's Great America have announced that they will host national hiring week events at their locations in Vallejo and Santa Clara, California from February 14 to February 22. The company is looking to fill over 50,000 positions across its parks in North America, including 250 part-time and seasonal roles in Northern California.

Why it matters

As a major employer in the region, Six Flags' hiring events provide an opportunity for job seekers to find work at the theme parks, which are important economic drivers and entertainment hubs in Northern California.

The details

The company is hiring for a variety of roles including ride operations, food and beverage, admissions, entertainment, retail, EMT/paramedics, security, lifeguards, and animal care. Six Flags is using a Rapid Hiring Program that allows applicants to complete the process, including paid training, quickly so they can start earning money.

  • The hiring events will take place from February 14 to February 22.
  • The Vallejo location will host events on Thursday, February 19 and Saturday, February 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • California's Great America opens for the season on March 28.
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open year-round.
  • Hurricane Harbor Concord will also be holding their own hiring events in the spring in anticipation of their operating season beginning on May 16.

The players

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

A theme park located in Vallejo, California that is owned and operated by Six Flags.

California's Great America

A theme park located in Santa Clara, California that is owned and operated by Six Flags.

Adam Shinnick

The Regional Director of People & Culture for Six Flags.

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What they’re saying

“2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for our parks in Northern California, bringing an unmatched variety of entertainment and experiences to our guests. Our associates play an instrumental role in delivering these memorable experiences and the wide array of positions allows us to match an applicant's skills and career goals to the right job.”

— Adam Shinnick, Regional Director of People & Culture (thereporter.com)

“The efficient hiring process ensures that applicants can complete everything, including paid training, quickly and begin earning money. We're excited to once again build a diverse workforce focused on having fun, making a difference in the lives of our guests and making friends along the way.”

— Adam Shinnick, Regional Director of People & Culture (thereporter.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

As a major employer in the region, Six Flags' hiring events provide an important opportunity for job seekers to find work at the theme parks, which are significant economic drivers and entertainment hubs in Northern California.