Full-Time Tour Ride Sr Area Coordinator- Hershey Chocolate World $17.50

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring for a Full-Time Tour Ride Senior Area Coordinator at Hershey Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. The role focuses on ensuring smooth Tour Ride operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and leading a cross-functional team.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of customer service or ride experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Daytime through holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year of customer service and ride experience.
• Must be able to operate Tour Ride and VIP Attendant duties.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Tour Ride operations; supervise operators and VIP attendants.
• Serve as main point of contact for Tour Ride.
• Train team members on protocol and procedures.
• Maintain training guide for new Tour Ride staff.
• Coordinate staffing with Scheduling Team.
• Collaborate with Attractions leadership to solve guest issues.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to order supplies.
• Staff Tour Ride seasonal events with Groups and Events.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Full-Time Tour Ride Sr Area Coordinator- Hershey Chocolate World $17.50

Requisition Number: 131015

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50 or more based on experience

Minimum Age: 18 years of age or older

Availability: Rotating 40-hour schedule that includes daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 full-time hourly position located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company will not provide relocation assistance.

Hershey’s Chocolate World Tour Ride Senior Area Coordinator supports the chocolate making Tour Ride attraction inside Hershey’s Chocolate World. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure all operational aspects are executed flawlessly and that each guest has an exceptional experience within the attraction. This position requires a focus on exceptional customer service and expects the Senior Area Coordinator to be approachable, courteous, and knowledgeable about our products, be able to clearly communicate with guests and assist them with questions, as well as provide general information to guests with a high level of professionalism. This position will perform other related duties in the Attractions Department to meet business needs.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day operations of Tour Ride to include operators and VIP attendants
• Act as a main point of contact for the Tour Ride
• Train team members on protocol and operational procedures
• Maintain training guide for new Tour Ride employees
• Keep team members and leaders informed about the Tour Ride operation
• Partner with the Scheduling Team to ensure proper staffing levels
• Partner with Attractions leaders to problem solve guests’ issues that arise within the Tour Ride attraction
• Partner with Warehouse to order supplies
• Partner with Groups and Events staff to ensure proper staffing for Tour Ride seasonal events

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communications and customer-service skills
• Must be able to perform all duties on the Tour Ride including duties of the VIP Attendant and Tour Ride Operator
• Must be comfortable with public speaking
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to react quickly and remain calm and professional in special/crisis situations
• Ability to interact with large groups
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to be productive in fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Process improvement oriented
• 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 required

Experience: 1 year of customer service and relevant ride experience is 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.

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