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Published: Monday, October 22, 2012
LEGOLAND Florida Seeks Master Model Worker
By Gary White
THE LEDGER
Applicants Have to Submit Videos of an Original Creation.
WINTER HAVEN: LEGOLAND Florida is taking applications for what some might
consider the ideal job.
The bad news: Those younger than 18 need not apply.
The theme park is creating a position for an in-house master model builder to
construct all manner of objects from LEGO bricks. The new hire will join the
park’s two current model builders, Jason Miller and Roger Moreno, and a team of
animators and technicians.
LEGOLAND Florida announced the opening on its first anniversary, Oct. 15. The
attraction is accepting applications through Nov. 1. LEGOLAND has posted
specific guidelines on its website (florida.legoland.com). Applicants must
submit videos of up to five minutes demonstrating an original LEGO creation.
Candidates are asked to describe the model and explain why they should be
hired.
“With the growth we’ve experienced over the last year and the growth plans for
2013 and beyond, we’re in desperate need of more model builders,” LEGOLAND
spokeswoman Samantha Lane said.
Lane said the attraction is continuously creating new LEGO models for display.
She said the model builders also oversee maintenance and repairs to existing
models.
Qualified candidates need more than just the ability to assemble interlocking
plastic pieces. Because model builders often speak to guests and media members,
Lane said the park seeks applicants with congenial personalities.
A LEGOLAND team will review the submissions, and the best will be posted on the
park’s Facebook page for public voting to determine the finalists. That group
will be invited to LEGOLAND for a competition to be held Dec. 1 and 2.
The winner will begin work Jan. 1, 2013 Lane said. The job description lists
the pay at $12 per hour, plus benefits.
LEGOLAND General Manager Adrian Jones said model builders have the most
important jobs at the attraction.
“Our builders typically have a lifelong love of LEGO, are wildly imaginative,
extraordinarily detailed and focused, and just love what they do,” Jones said in
a news release. “If you have a passion for play, we encourage you to apply.”
theledger.com
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