Benefits Overview

Medical Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in two options of the PPOBlue plan (Preferred Provider Organization) that is administered by Highmark Blue Shield. To view plan, click here
Dental Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in two options of the Milton Hershey School® group dental plan that is administered by United Concordia. To view plan, click here.  
Vision Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School group vision plan that is administered by National Vision Administrators. To view plan, click here.
Life Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School life insurance plan.
Short-Term Illness and Long-Term Disability
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School salary continuance, sick leave, and long-term disability programs.
Retirement
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School 403(b) Plan, Money Purchase Plan, and Retiree Health Insurance Contribution Program that is administered by TIAA-CREF.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School tuition reimbursement program.
Professional Development Program
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School on-site professional development course offerings.
Vacation - 12 month employees only
Eligible employees may receive up to 12 days of vacation to start. Vacation schedule increases with years of service.
Personal Days
Employees may be eligible for personal days, in addition to vacation and holidays. 
Holiday Schedule
Eligible employees may receive the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Presidents' Day (2 days)
  • 2 days for Spring Break
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving + day after
  • 2 days during Winter Break
Athletic Club & Wellness Program
Eligible employees with approval may use the following MHS Athletic facilities free of charge: indoor/outdoor track, tennis, volley and basketball courts, soccer, baseball, and softball fields, swimming pool, fitness room, and ice skating rink. The School supports employees' healthy lifestyles by providing corporate rates to several local fitness clubs and by providing partial reimbursement for any yearly fitness club membership.
EAP Program
Company-sponsored benefit designed to improve the personal and professional lives of employees and their families. Telephone counseling 24 hours a day 7 days a week and up to 3 in office sessions with a provider.
Additional Benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Credit Unions
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical dependent care)
  • Free parking
  • Local Business discounts
  • Military leave
  • Pay for jury duty
  • Service awards
  • Social activities

Milton Hershey School is an Equal Opportunity Employer