PA Specialist

About the Milton Hershey School

Located in Hershey, PA, the Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school providing an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Established in 1909 by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed and has grown to include over 12,000 graduates. MHS continues to expand its mission to serve more students, ensuring they have the resources to reach their full potential.

About the Role

MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique and life-changing career. In this role, couples reside in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Flex Houseparents are vital to creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, Flex Houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. This role eventually transitions into a Placed Houseparent position, where the couple lives and works with the same group of students in their own student home.

Our Culture and Values

MHS staff serve as role models for students, requiring a high level of commitment to student success and a demonstrated integrity. The campus is committed to being smoke-free and weapon-free, with no alcohol permitted while on duty. The role includes leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services, with proselytizing prohibited.

Application Process

This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, please visit the official MHS careers page.