HERSHEY, Pa. — The Milton Hershey School is hosting a job fair today with multiple companies looking to hire.
Organizers say the job fair should be treated as a networking opportunity to meet recruiters face-to-face and get more information on the available positions.
“My favorite part about the school is its unified mission, and you’re all working towards the same goal, which is our students, and then it’s a highly collaborative environment as well so those are my favorite parts of being here at the school,” said Dedra Doutrich, houseparent recruiter with Milton Hershey School.
The job fair will take place in Founder Hall at Milton Hershey School and will be made up of several hiring companies, including:
- Milton Hershey School
- Catherine Hershey School
- Chocolate World
- Hershey Entertainment and Resort
- Penn State Health
Some of the positions that are open and need to be filled are:
- Culinary
- Coaching
- Residential
- Teaching
- Trades
“Come in with confidence come prepared,” said Caitlyn Geesaman. "Just come to seek different opportunities our amazing companies have, and just kind of work with people."
Houseparents for Milton Hershey School positions are also available but require specific qualifications. Becoming a houseparent means building a life in the welcoming community of Hershey. For children of houseparents, it’s a chance to have more brothers and sisters while attending a local school. Houseparents also get to build relationships with the students in their care.
“As a former houseparent, I have to kind of make sure I highlight my favorite side hustle, if you will—our part-time weekend relief parent position that is an every other weekend opportunity. It’s outside of those 9 to 5 working hours,” said Doutrich.
The Job Fair will start at 3 p.m. and will go until 7 p.m.
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