Merlin Entertainments

Admissions Host

Location (Country-State-City) US-NJ-East Rutherford, NJ
Job ID
2026-12994
Employment Type
Part-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

What you'll bring to the team

✨ Join the Magic – Become an Admissions Host at LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey! ✨

Do you have the magic to turn ordinary moments into unforgettable memories? Do you love spreading joy, laughter, and smiles? If so, we’d love to welcome you to Team Merlin — where fun is serious business!

 

We’re looking for fun-loving, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals to join our Admissions Team and help create magical moments for guests from all over the world. As a Part-Time Admissions Host, you’ll be one of the first friendly faces our guests see — setting the tone for an exciting, memorable day full of adventure!

 

🌟 What You’ll Do

  • Be a true ambassador of fun — greeting and engaging guests with warmth, positivity, and enthusiasm.

  • Deliver world-class guest service while ensuring everyone has a safe and magical experience.

  • Help guests begin their adventure by assisting with ticketing, entry, and information — all with a smile.

  • Keep the entrance area bright, welcoming, and well-stocked throughout the day.

  • Take pride in presentation — from your area’s cleanliness to your product knowledge.

  • Support your team in meeting and exceeding daily sales goals.

  • Ensure our health, safety, and security standards are always met — because keeping the magic safe matters!

This is what we do every day. Our 31,000+ awesome colleagues create and play together to spark the imaginations of children and LEGO® fans of all ages, all around the world. 
 
Just imagine being part of this – playing with ideas, creating magical experiences, and learning while growing and building your dream career. 

Qualifications & Experience

About You

  • 6 months – 1 year experience working in ticketing/admissions, attractions, entertainment, or customer service-based positions preferred. 
  • Fun, dynamic, and friendly personality. 
  • Excellent communication and listening skills with both team members and guests. 
  • Able to work in areas with loud noises and confined spaces. 
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills to remedy guest questions or concerns. 
  • Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. 

 

🧙‍♂️ What Makes You Magical

  • You’re a people person — friendly, approachable, and ready to make every guest feel special.

  • You bring enthusiasm, confidence, and energy to everything you do.

  • You’re comfortable engaging with guests of all ages and backgrounds.

  • You’re proactive, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

  • You’re flexible with working hours (weekends and holidays are when the fun happens!).

  • You’re ready to stand, move, and bring your best energy throughout your shift.

Benefits

The Perks of the Magic ✨
🎡 Fantastic Health Coverage: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you feeling your best.
🌴 Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create more unforgettable moments.
🎟️ Merlin Magic Pass: Share the fun with free entry for you, your family, and friends to our world-famous attractions.
🏆 Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Celebrate your achievements with exciting recognition programs.
💰 401(k) Savings Plan: Build your future with our company-matched retirement program.
🎓 Tuition Assistance: Pursue your passions with educational support and reimbursement programs.
🚀 Growth and Development: Learn, grow, and take your career to new heights with endless opportunities for advancement.
 
 
Workplace - Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. 
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. 
 
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. 
 
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. 
 
Just imagine building your dream career.   Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. 
 
 
Merlin Entertainments are facilitating the LEGO Group’s recruitment process for this role as part of a transitional service agreement with the LEGO Group. 

 

 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Pay Range

USD $16.50/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.