What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student manager position at Milton Hershey School?
Description :
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best private schools, where
students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an
exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and more and all
costs are covered.
Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the
school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure
both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents
are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a
group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent
family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as
driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially
hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned
to one specific home.
Benefits
Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx.
$150,000 per couple which includes free housing, meals while on duty,
utilities, and more)
- Comprehensive benefits : medical, dental, and vision insurance; health
- savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options;
retirement savings
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a
period of personal time while students are at school
Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications :
Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served
settings
This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at
least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while
on duty
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
- Valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home
vans
Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take
students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note : Proselytizing is
prohibited)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role
models for students.
Both spouses must complete an individual employment application
This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both
spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please
reach out to our recruitment team at houseparentrecruitment@mhs-
pa.org (mailto : houseparentrecruitment@mhs-pa.org).
Last updated : 2024-10-01
Salary : $43,825 - $150,000
