Ride Operations Assistant Manager

We are a local, community-based nonprofit tourist attraction seeking experienced candidates to help create a memorable, welcoming, and safe experience for every visitor.

This position is PART-TIME (approximately 30-35 hours per week)

Pay rate ($15.55-$20/hr) - rate commensurate with experience.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Ride operations, cleaning & general maintenance, and overseeing volunteers and community service workers during schedule shifts, and customer service (40%)

§ Supervisory & staff support duties (25%)

§ Administrative, events & retail support (20%)

§ General miscellaneous duties (15%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:         

§ Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills

§ 3-5 years of employment experience working in the public; friendly, outgoing, positive attitude is a must

§ Ability to adhere to safety standards, accountability, adaptability, time management, multitasking, self-direction and mechanically inclined are key characteristics

§ Retail, event venue and/or nonprofit experience is a plus

§ High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

§ Basic office systems & technologies capabilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

§ Walking and standing on hard surfaces, continually

§ Requires bending and lifting up to 75 lbs.,  occasionally.

§ Requires packing and unpacking of large boxes, occasionally.

§ High noise levels caused by large groups of people, occasionally.

Criminal background check and professional references will be required.

Please submit completed application, cover letter, resume and 2 professional references.

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Apply in person at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel - 101 Front ST NE, Salem OR 97301.

Or apply online below.

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Job posting will be open through October 18th, 2026

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For in-person applications, please complete the below application form and attach to your resume, cover letter and references.