Position: Houseparents – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School, a renowned private educational institution founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, is seeking married couples to serve as Houseparents. In this unique role, Houseparents provide a nurturing family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, guiding and overseeing their daily needs and activities within on-campus student homes.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; this is a two-person job for legally married couples with at least two years of marriage, both spouses aged 27 or older; no more than three dependent children in the student home; abide by campus regulations including smoke-free, weapon-free environment, no alcohol while on duty; limitations on pets; valid driver’s license and ability to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in devotions and attending Sunday chapel services; high school diploma or GED required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate high integrity as role models for students; both spouses must complete individual employment applications.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package approx. $150,000 per couple including housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more); comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability options, retirement savings; relocation assistance and paid training provided; nine days on followed by three days off schedule with personal time during school hours; three-week paid summer vacation
