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Posted: Mon, July 20, 2026

Lancaster PA job

Phone Number: 7175085968

Email: rellawrence@hersheygardens.org

Major Job Duties
Maintain Hoop House and Student Garden as an educational resource. Responsible for coordinating with Education staff in the planning and design of exhibits, seasonal displays and daily care and maintenance of plantings in these areas. Assist Manager of Education and Public Programs with development and execution of educational programs utilizing the Hoop House and Student Garden. Assist with other programs as needed under the direction of the Manager of Education and Public Programs.

Position Requirements

• Ability to instruct elementary, middle school, and high school students and guide behavior in a positive, proactive manner
• Ability to work occasional weekends
• Work may be performed in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments and weather conditions
• Requires physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking
• Pennsylvania driver’s license required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Occasional need to help with set-up or tear-down of events
• Demonstrated basic skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to consistently represent Hershey Gardens and The M.S. Hershey Foundation in a positive, professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties professionally under public situations.
• Documented training in horticulture, related studies or a minimum of two (2) years of work in horticulture preferred. Continuing education courses in horticulture or a related field helpful.
• Two years of experience working in horticulture or related field preferred. Experience in educational programming helpful.

Starting pay: $14/hour
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