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.
VEA/Retail Associate – Weekends, 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. 10-12 hours a week, mostly weekend shifts with the occasional weekday or holiday shift as needed. Operating hours are typically 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (winter and summer hours vary).
Butterfly Atrium Associate – Part Time
Works in the Atrium ensuring visitors are having a superior educational experience. This includes engaging in visitor focused informal education, maintaining containment per our containment guidelines, and leading group tours. Assists with receiving of tropical butterfly chrysalids on a weekly basis, including the following tasks:
- Hanging and labeling each chrysalis in an emergence chamber
- Recording the condition of each chrysalis and the supplier
- Recording the emergence or non-emergence of each chrysalis
- Transferring emerged butterflies from the emergence chamber to the butterfly flight area
- Properly disposing of any dead specimens
- Entering all records into butterfly log booklet.
Assists with the maintenance of the Butterfly Atrium, making sure that the area is clean and systems are working properly.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform duties/responsibilities:
Requires physical effort including lifting up to 20 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking.
Minimum education and experience requirements:
Associates Degree or higher in education, biology or horticulture preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience working in an informal learning environment preferred. Experience working with living plants and animals preferred.