What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Life Director position at Milton Hershey School?
We are seeking Residential Life Directors to join our team at Milton Hershey School. As a married couple living on campus, you will play a crucial role in shaping the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Your primary responsibility will be to provide a family-like environment for groups of 8-12 students, guiding them towards a successful future.
Milton Hershey School offers a comprehensive career-focused education program, covering all costs for its students. The school is fully endowed, thanks to the generosity of its founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey. This allows for a generous compensation package, including salary, benefits, and relocation assistance, making it an attractive opportunity for couples.
As a Residential Life Director, your responsibilities will include driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, and other essential tasks. You will initially cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. This unique role requires a deep commitment from both spouses, who must work together to provide a stable and supportive environment for the students.
Our Benefits Package
- Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple)
- 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
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- 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
- 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
Salary : $43,825
