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.
Hoop House Coordinator, Part-Time
Major Job Duties
Maintain Hoop House and Student Garden as an educational resource. Responsible for coordinating with Education staff in the planning and design of exhibits, seasonal displays and daily care and maintenance of plantings in these areas.Assist Manager of Education and Public Programs with development and execution of educational programs utilizing the Hoop House and Student Garden. Assist with other programs as needed under the direction of the Manager of Education and Public Programs.
Position Requirements
- Ability to instruct elementary, middle school, and high school students and guide behavior in a positive, proactive manner
- Ability to work occasional weekends
- 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 or walking
- Pennsylvania driver’s license required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Occasional need to help with set-up or tear-down of events
- Demonstrated basic skills in oral and written communication
- 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.
Documented training in horticulture, related studies or a minimum of two (2) years of work in horticulture preferred. Continuing education courses in horticulture or a related field helpful.
Two years of experience working in horticulture or related field preferred. Experience in educational programming helpful.
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