About the role#
As a Level 2 Leadership Development Intern, you will work directly within an operational department at Hersheypark. You will gain hands-on experience as a team member while building your knowledge of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts through weekly professional development sessions. This role involves cross-departmental operations and immersion into our core business units.
What you'll do#
- Work as a team member in a main operational department.
- Participate in weekly professional development sessions.
- Engage with hospitality and entertainment professionals across the company.
- Gain experience in core business operations.
What you'll need#
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university is required.
- You must have successfully completed the Level 1 Hersheypark Leadership Development Internship and remain in good standing with the company, or have worked at least one season as a red tag Assistant Team Leader at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex.
- Ability to obtain department-required certifications such as RAMP, ServSafe, or lifeguard certification.
- You must be friendly, upbeat, and able to communicate professionally.
- Ability to abide by Hersheypark appearance standards and embody core company values.
- Some positions require pre-employment drug testing.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- The program runs during the summer of 2027.
- This is a paid position with hourly rates ranging from $12 to $15 per hour.
- Work schedules include up to 5 closing shifts per week, averaging up to 40 hours total.
- Company-coordinated housing is available, with a weekly fee deducted from paychecks for those who utilize it. Students living more than 50 miles away are required to use this housing.
- Perks include free admission and parking to Hersheypark, plus discounts on food and shopping.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company operates a variety of hospitality and entertainment venues. Its portfolio includes Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and the Hershey Bears hockey team. The company was founded in 1927 and remains privately held. It employs nearly 1,750 full-time staff and over 7,000 seasonal or part-time workers based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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