Education and Public Programs Assistant

Under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Public Programs, the Education and Public Programs Assistant will support the Education and Public Program team to deliver formal and informal lessons and educational experiences for schools including and not limited to scouts, adults, homeschool families, and general audiences. They will assist with conducting public programs such as horticultural exhibitions and other public events.

Additional responsibilities include: Assist to provide administrative support, conduct research of potential speakers and guest-presenters, organize supplies, prepare materials, and set-up and tear-down programming spaces for education and public programs. Coordinate recruiting and onboarding process for the teen volunteer program. Assist with developing and supervising experiences for teen volunteers.

Requirements: Associates degree or higher.
Successful experience in classroom teaching or program delivery.  
Demonstrated interest and ability to work with people, including children of all ages.    
Clearances: This position requires criminal history background checks in addition to child abuse background checks as a condition of employment.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Lawrence at rellawrence@hersheygardens.org.

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.