Hersheypark Leadership Development Internship

Thank you for being a 2026 Hersheypark Leadership Development Intern (HPLDI)! We are pleased to welcome you to the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) family. Please check back for more information to prepare for your first day.

Employment Information

The following pre-employment requirements must be completed prior to Arrival and Onboarding Weekend. You will have two weeks from when you receive the items to complete them. Failure to complete within the deadline provided could result in your intership spot being forfeited. 

  1. Completing Your Paperwork
    • You will receive an email from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts with the subject “Action Required: Employment Paperwork for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.” To complete the paperwork, please click the link in the email and log in utilizing the username and password you created when you applied for the program.
  2. Employment Background Check
    • You will receive an email from First Advantage with instructions for completing your required background check.
  3. Housing Requirements
    • Occupancy Agreement - You will receive an email from Docusign with your Occupancy Agreement should you require housing.
    • Housing Deposit - Interns utilizing company housing are required to submit a $180 housing fee. This payment includes a $160 refundable security deposit and a $20 non-refundable insurance fee.
  4. Additional Requirement
    • All interns in safety specific positions will be required to take a drug test during your onboarding.

About the Internship

Learn more about the internship and what to expect when here in Hershey! The Welcome Guide below is your resource to use throughout the course of the summer. 

 

2026 HPLDI Welcome Guide

Helpful Resources

For questions in regards to Orientation Day or employment related information please contact HE&R Human Resources at 717-534-3178 or employment@hersheypa.com

For housing specific questions please contact Cali Castano at cali@collegetowncommunities.com

For questions in regards to Orientation Day or employment related information please contact HE&R Human Resources at 717-534-3178 or employment@hersheypa.com