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Communications Associate at Carowinds

Carowinds Rock Hill, SC $17+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$17 / Hour

Want to apply your skills in a fun and unique work environment? Come join the Carowinds crew ! As a n essential part of the Security department, you'll work with the Dispatch team ! Here, you will operate and monitor the base radio console with nine frequencies.

Job Status/Type: Seasonal

Position Level: Associate

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Typical Work Schedule

  • 3-5 days per week
  • Shifts c an vary based on business needs and holidays

Benefits & Perks

  • Free entry to ALL Six Flags Entertainment parks!
  • Complimentary tickets for friends and family
  • Discounts on food and park merchandise
  • E mployee -only events and gatherings

Positions are currently available for those who are 18 or older.


Responsibilities:

As a part of the Carowinds Dispatch team, y our daily assigned duties would be as follows :

  • Dispatch all routine and emergency traffic for assigned channels, including police/security and all first aid and fire department calls.
  • Monitor weather radar and lightning detector and advise appropriate units of weather conditions as directed by management.
  • Complete detailed reports before the end of scheduled shift on incidents occurring on the property.
  • Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Park experience OR dispatch experience.
  • Ability to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited t o criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, and open availability.
  • Driver's license required .

$35k is below typical pay for Public Relations Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$35k
↓ 32% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$41k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $129k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 85% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

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Hiring leverage
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Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

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Does this path compound?

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Specialize
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Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024