Universal Orlando hiring more than 3,000 for holiday season

ORLANDO, Fla. (WKMG) Universal Orlando is hiring 3,000 new employees for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions across the entire resort.

Among the positions available are spots in attractions, operations, culinary, food services and merchandise. Positions are open in Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay and CityWalk.

Universal will hold multiple hiring events over the coming weeks, with the first one taking place on Thurs., Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Universal Orlando Human Resources office. Hiring events are by appointment only. Interested candidates should apply online, and will then be contacted to schedule an interview appointment.

Candidates can apply online at www.UniversalOrlandoJobs.com. Candidates can also sign up to receive regular email updates on job opportunities across the destination.