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Part Time Event Host - Hershey's Chocolate World $16+

The Hershey Company • Hershey, PA 17033 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Part-time • $16.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Event Host at Hershey's Chocolate World is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless experience for guests attending meetings, events, and birthday parties. This part-time role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to execute events flawlessly, greeting guests, and resolving any issues that arise. The position is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and requires availability to work nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Point of contact for scheduled meetings, events, and birthday parties
  • Greet guests upon arrival and provide exceptional customer service
  • Coordinate group and events within the facility and organize group activities across divisional levels
  • Execute all external group and events in collaboration with cross-functional departments
  • Ensure day-of-bookings are prepared and set up in advance
  • Engage with guests and resolve issues that arise
  • Participate in the set up and tear-down of each event
  • Collaborate with the Ticketing and Attractions team to ensure preparation for scheduled groups
  • Work closely with the Group Sales team to execute group itineraries
  • Communicate itinerary changes to each Attraction team

Qualifications

Required

  • Excellent verbal and written communications and customer service skills
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to interact with all levels of people
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to work with large crowds in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable handling money transactions
  • Ability to react quickly and remain calm in special/crisis situations
  • Ability to tolerate repetitive motion of the hands, fingers, and wrists when keyboarding
  • Approachable and prioritizing guests
  • Courteous and greeting guests with a smile
  • Listening to guests and providing for their needs
  • Providing a genuine Thank You to every guest

Preferred

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 year of customer service experience

About The Hershey Company

Hersheyland is a renowned company in the confectionery industry, known for a wide range of classic treats like HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bars, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, KIT KAT, and TWIZZLERS. They pride themselves on creating delicious delights for special moments and holiday gatherings, accommodating various dietary needs and providing detailed ingredient labels on products. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Hersheyland continues to innovate and bring joy through their sweet creations.

Full Job Description

*Job Location: * Hershey, PA * Hourly Pay Rate:* $16.00 * Minimum Age: * 16 years of age or older * Availability: *Requires availability to work nights, weekends, and holiday shifts Hershey's Chocolate World is the most popular brand experience in the world. Nearly four million guests visit our location in Hershey, Pennsylvania every year. Our guests come to experience our attractions, enjoy dining in our food court, and shopping for souvenirs, treats, and gifts. Part of what makes our guests' experience so amazing is the exceptional customer service our team provides. In fact, our mission is to create extraordinary impressions through our people. If you would like to be part of the Hershey Chocolate World team that brings our mission to life every day, keep reading to find a career that fits your interest and abilities. This is a part-time position located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company will not provide relocation assistance or other employment benefits for this position. Event Hosts support the Group Sales and Events function of Hershey's Chocolate World. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure all meetings, events, and group events are executed flawlessly and that each guest has an exceptional experience in our facility. * Major Duties/Responsibilities: * * Point of contact for scheduled meetings, events, and birthday parties * Greet guests upon arrival and always provide exceptional customer service * Coordinate group and events within the facility and organize group activities across divisional levels to ensure a seamless experience * Execute all external group and events in collaboration with each cross-functional department * Ensure day-of-bookings are prepared and set up in advance to executes a flawless experience * Engage with guests and resolve issues that arise * Participate in the set up and tear-down of each event * Collaborate with the Ticketing and Attractions team to ensure preparation for scheduled groups * Work closely with the Group Sales team to execute group itineraries * Communicate itinerary changes to each Attraction team * Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: * * Excellent verbal and written communications and customer service skills * Must be comfortable with public speaking * Strong attention to detail * Ability to interact with all levels of people * Ability to handle multiple tasks * Ability to work with large crowds in a fast-paced environment * Must be comfortable handling money transactions * Ability to react quickly and remain calm in special/crisis situations * Ability to tolerate repetitive motion of the hands, fingers, and wrists when keyboarding * Must be approachable, showing that our guests are our priority * Must initiate contact with our guests by being courteous and greeting them with a smile * Must be willing to listen to our guests and provide for their needs * Must provide a genuine Thank You to every guest * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: * * * Education: *High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required * * Experience:* 1 year of customer service experience is preferred but not required / This description covers the most significant duties performed, but you may be responsible for other minor-related work assignments./ The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).