Job Description

Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70 rides including 15 coasters and 20+ kiddie rides, as well as a zoo, and an entire water park.

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of Entertainment Experiences. This includes, but is not limited to, the park's character program, partnerships with third-party entertainment companies, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan and manage Hersheypark's seasonal events.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Functions:

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to produce entertainment content for the park's Music Box Theatre. This may include holding auditions and rehearsals to optimize allocated budgeted dollars. *
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to execute the park's character program. This may include holding auditions and rehearsals to optimize the use of allocated budget dollars. *
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to execute the park's seasonal events program. This may include holding auditions and rehearsals to optimize the use of allocated budget dollars. *
• Building and managing labor and expense budgets that directly impact the quality of all in-park entertainment. *
• Building and developing a high-functioning team that creates entertainment experiences that drive revenue and improve the guest experience. *
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree -
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 6 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Industry Experience - Amusement Park
• Minimum of 4 year(s) of experience.
• Minimum of 4 year(s) of supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• In accordance with Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse), and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI), as a condition of continued employment.

Job Demands:

• Walking: frequent (34-66%)
• Standing: frequent (34-66%)
• Sitting: frequent (34-66%)
• Bending: occasional (<33%)
• Stooping: occasional (<33%)
• Hand-Eye Coordination: occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity: occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Over: occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Forward: occasional (<33%)
• Lifting: occasional (<33%) Weight: lbs
• Climb Stairs: frequent (34-66%) Height: ft
• Climb Ladders: occasional (<33%)
• Pushing: occasional (<33%) Weight: lbs
• Pulling: occasional (<33%) Weight: lbs
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• This job requires minimal visual requirements. Able to distinguish unlike items, detect motion, and distinguish color.
• This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
• This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).
• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).
• This job is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions may affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• This job is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• This job is subject to hazards that may include a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
• This job is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures may be above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• This job is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures can be below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• This job is subject to environmental conditions with activities occurring both inside and outside.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer