ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 100 people arrived at a job fair being held at the Orlando Eye on International Drive Friday.
Merlin Entertainment is looking to fill more than 300 positions, including ride technicians, studio artists and finance assistants. The jobs being offered start at $9.50 and work their way up to competitive wages.
The jobs are for three new and upcoming attractions scheduled to open in May; the Orlando Eye, which is the iconic 400-foot observation wheel; Madame Tussauds Orlando; and the Underwater Experience Sea Life Aquarium.
LINK: Jobs at the Orlando Eye
"It seems like it is a fun job, fun place. International Drive. I think it is going to be a fun place to work at," said applicant Porcher Burton.
"We are looking for a variety of hosts. That's what we are really looking for. So we want people who’ve got fantastic customer service skills, but more importantly anyone who just likes talking to people; we want those sort of people to just come on down, and have a good time and be part of the grand new opening on I-Drive," said Orlando Eye general manager Robin Goodchild.
The grand opening is scheduled for May 4.
The job fair runs through the weekend. The company will be accepting applications until 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday.
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