All positions requires criminal history and child abuse background checks as a condition of employment.
The M.S. Hershey Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions, including all hiring decisions, are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, non-job-related disability, veteran status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other trait protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to hire the hardest working and most qualified individuals.
Gardener, Part-Time, Weekends
Performs all facets of weekend gardening and maintenance tasks at Hershey Gardens under the supervision of the Director of Horticultural Operations, Horticulture Manager or Lead Gardener.
Major Job Duties
Perform weekend grounds maintenance and gardening duties as assigned. These duties include but are not limited to weeding, mulching, planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, edging, mowing, trimming, trash collection and snow removal.
Assist with the set-up and tear-down of special activities and events as needed. Perform facility-related assignments as directed.
Position Requirements
· Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
· Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications
· Demonstrated ability to consistently represent Hershey Gardens and The M.S. Hershey Foundation in a positive, professional manner
· Demonstrated ability to problem solve and perform duties in public situations
· Must be able to move between Foundation properties when necessary
· Work may be performed in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments and weather conditions
· Requires physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing and walking
· High school diploma or equivalent required, horticultural experience preferred
· This position requires criminal history and child abuse background checks as a condition of employment
Butterfly Atrium Associate, Part Time, Weekday & Weekend Availability Required
Job Description:
The Butterfly Atrium Associate is the primary staff presence in the Hershey Gardens Butterfly Atrium, responsible for facilitating a memorable interactive guest experience. This can include engaging in guest-focused informal education, maintaining containment of butterflies and other arthropods per USDA guidelines, interacting with school groups and leading group tours through the Atrium. Other duties may include:
Assisting with daily butterfly care and release, and care of other animals.
Assisting with the maintenance of the Butterfly Atrium, ensuring that the area is clean and systems are working properly.
May be trained to assist with weekly receiving of butterfly chrysalides, including display, recordkeeping and disposal tasks.
Assist in overseeing volunteers.
Other Atrium duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Courteously welcome guests of all ages and abilities while reviewing “Atrium Etiquette” with Garden visitors and school groups.
Ensure compliance with USDA permits and containment guidelines, follow standard operating procedures on a daily basis.
Assist with daily supervision of volunteers working in the Atrium.
Assist the Education Dept. with scheduled Zoo Cart display and interact with school groups of all ages and abilities.
Assist the Horticulture team with basic plant care in the conservatory.
Skills and Abilities:
Model positive and respectful interactions with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Comfortable with handling insects and other animals, including disposing of specimens that may be injured, diseased or deceased.
Reliable, responsible and self-motivated, good time management skills.
Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry skills.
Position Requirements:
Requires physical effort including lifting up to 20 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking.
Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, humid tropical indoor environment.
Demonstrated ability to consistently represent Hershey Gardens and The M.S. Hershey
Foundation in a positive, professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to perform duties professionally under public situations.
Able to work varying hours including weekends and holidays.
Minimum education and experience:
Background in education, biology, entomology, museum studies or horticulture preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in an informal learning environment or with living plants and animals preferred.
Other experience appropriate to the position will be considered.
Visitor Experience/Retail Associate, Part Time
This position assists guests with purchases in admissions and in the retail shop, communicates guest feedback to the manager, and ensures that the work area is neat and clean and stock is filled in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for handling money and daily reconciliation of a cash drawer. The position requires a general knowledge of all Hershey properties, as well as opportunities at other local attractions. 15-20 hours a week, mostly weekday shifts with an occasional weekend or holiday shift as needed.
Minimum skills and requirements
Applicants must be 16 years or older
Computer knowledge a plus
Ability to interact with the public, good oral communication skills
Experience interacting with the public preferred