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Director of Agricultural & Environmental Education
- Milton Hershey School (Hershey, PA)
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Director of Agricultural & Environmental Education - ( 25000140 )
Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking a **Director of Agricultural & Environmental Education (AEE)** to lead the school’s exceptional **Agricultural & Environmental Education Program** . This program offers hands-on learning experiences for all MHS students in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sciences, and supporting students through career tracks, clubs, and work experiences.
Program Highlights:
+ Three **educational centers** – agricultural, horticultural, and environmental.
+ A 1 **,200-acre agricultural enterprise** featuring greenhouses, gardens, orchards, forests, fields, ponds, streams, and barns with cows, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and horses.
+ Two **student-run businesses** – a project market and an ice cream center.
+ A robust **college and career readiness curriculum** , integrating modern agri-business and environmental practices.
Key Responsibilities:
+ **Oversee AEE programming, operations, budget, and staff** , ensuring high-impact educational experiences for students.
+ **Develop strategic initiatives** aligned with MHS’s overall mission and academic programs.
+ **Enhance college and career readiness** by implementing industry-relevant practices and fostering partnerships with professionals.
+ **Collaborate across departments** to create synergy between scholastics, home life, and AEE initiatives.
+ **Engage with industry experts** to maintain state-of-the-art programming and authentic work experiences for students.
Position Details:
+ **Location:** On-site in Hershey, PA
+ **Compensation:** $94,000 – $125,000 (based on experience) excellent benefits package
Qualifications
+ **Education:** Master’s degree in Agricultural/Environmental Education or a related field; teacher certification a plus.
+ **Experience:** Minimum **5 years** of leadership experience in an AEE-related program.
+ **Leadership Skills:** Ability to **lead, influence, collaborate, and inspire** others.
+ **Operational Expertise:** Strong skills in managing **staff, budgets, and extensive operations** .
+ **Strategic Thinking:** Proven ability to **drive results and develop individuals** within an organization.
+ **Problem-Solving:** Capable of **managing multiple dynamic priorities** and proactively resolving challenges.
+ **Accountability:** High level of responsibility for **achieving program goals** and student success.
+ **Technology Proficiency:** Comfort with relevant **educational technology and digital tools** .
+ **Integrity & Engagement:** Must uphold **high ethical standards** and demonstrate enthusiasm for student development.
**Schedule** : Full-time
Job Type** **: Standard
Job Posting** **: Jun 27, 2025
**Req ID:** 25000140
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.
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