Employment at Mount Hope

Become a Part of the Fantasy

Mount Hope Estate & Winery is always looking for enthusiastic, hard-working people to work in all facets of Mount Hope Estate & Winery's year-round season! Many varied and challenging employment opportunities are available full-time, part-time and seasonally, whether it be the Renaissance Faire, Mount Hope Wine & Gift Shops or our Spring and Mansion Events and more! Come join the magic! If you are interested, please read more about the available positions below, then use the links following the descriptions to apply today! Click here for full job listings. Call 717-665-7021 for additional information.

Seasonal Job Opportunities

Becoming a vital member of the Faire's community also comes with modern day perks. Click here to learn more about the seasonal job opportunities and perks.

  • Employee Shift Meals
  • 25% Off Gift & Merchandise at Select Booths
  • If 21 or over, 25% Off All Wine, Beer, Cider & Spirits at Retail Locations
  • Employee Refer-a-Friend $50 Bonus
  • Attendence Incentives
  • 4 Complimentary Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Tickets

Festival Positions:

Description:
The PA Renaissance Faire is looking to hire hard working and dedicated cooks for the 2024 season! This position is weekends only, August 17th through October 27th with a few possible dates in June, November and December and is typically 20 hours per week.
To apply, Click Here.
Job Duties:
  • Prepare food at one of the 20+ food stands on grounds
  • Hold food at safe temperatures
  • Fill orders quickly and accurately
  • Maintain working inventory/alert manager of any needs
  • Reduce product waste
Qualifications:
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Able to lift and carry 50lbs
  • 1-year culinary experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including fryers, flat tops, and steam tables
  • Good communication skills to effectively work with cashiers and managers
  • Weekend availability required
Salary:
  • $12.50-$15 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Description:
This is a non-costumed position. Mount Hope will supply a Staff shirt. Khaki bottoms are required. This is a Seasonal Part-Time Position. You are responsible for booth's change orders and register pulls during the faire day.
To apply, Click Here.
Duties:
  • Provide friendly and quality customer service while answering questions and offering suggestions to patrons.
  • Should be responsible with money
  • Requires a lot of walking on uneven terrain
  • Responsible for balancing a starting/ending change bank
  • Handling minor customer complaints with understanding
Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to pass background check.
  • Must posses ability to be customer-service oriented, friendly and motivated to provide necessary information and assistance to our valued patrons.
  • Have steady transportation.
  • Friendly and able to work well with others.
  • Meet company grooming standards.
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Requires standing, lifting, and bending.
  • Must be able to work weekends.
Salary:
  • $11-$12 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Description:
Front gate security is responsible for getting our patrons in the gate safety, and aiding in crowd control upon Gate Opening. This is a non-costumed position. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will provide a staff shirt and Employee manual.
To apply, Click Here.
Dutiues:
  • Report hazardous conditions, help lost children and keep general order among patrons.
  • Notify armed security when conditions are beyond control.
  • Provide friendly and quality customer service to our patrons by answering and offering suggestions.
  • Check weapons to ensure they are "peace-tied" and check IDs for age for alcohol purchases inside the park.
  • Provide and maintain a positive, professional image.
  • Handle minor customer complaints with understanding.
  • Hand-stamping patrons to return as they are leaving, if they wish to return later in the day
  • Bag checks upon entering Faire Grounds.
Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess an ability to be assertive in their duties.
  • Must possess ability to be customer-service oriented, friendly and motivated to provide necessary information and assistance to our valued patrons.
  • Have steady transportation.
  • Friendly and able to work well with others in fast-paced environment.
  • Meet company grooming standards.
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Requires standing for long periods of time and lifting 20lbs or more, bending, and walking.
  • Maintain a professional attitude even during times of high stress.
  • Must be able to work long shifts on weekends.
Salary:
  • $11-$12 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Description:
This is a costumed position. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will provide costume and Employee Handbook. Employee must provide his/her own period-style footwear to be approved by Costume Dept. This is a seasonal, part time position.
To apply, Click Here.
Duties:
  • Interacting creatively with customers using language from Elizabethan era.
  • Maintain appropriate dress and behavior of time period while keeping a positive, professional image.
  • Provide friendly and quality customer service while answering questions and offering suggestions to patrons.
  • Provide clean and accessible restroom facilities for our patrons.
  • Toilet maintenance including brushing out toilet bowls, wiping clean from top to bottom and under seat, replacing urinal cakes if applicable.
  • Stock supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers.
  • Keep work area clean and orderly by restocking and maintaining daily inventory, sweeping, cleaning countertops, etc.
  • Handling minor customer complaints with understanding.
Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • MUST posses ability to be customer-service oriented, friendly and motivated to provide necessary information and assistance to our valued patrons.
  • Have steady transportation.
  • Friendly and able to work well with others.
  • Meet company grooming standards.
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly indoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Able to work around bees.
  • Requires standing, lifting, and bending.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Salary:
  • $11-$12 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Description:
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is looking to expand our Team.

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will run every weekend and select school days from August 17th thru October 27th. We also have select weekends in May and June we will be operating for Festivals.

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will provide a uniform shirt and Employee Handbook. Position starts at $15 hr. This is a Seasonal Part-Time position.
To apply, Click Here.
Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • The availability to work Saturdays and Sundays from August to October, plus some weekdays for training and special events
  • The willingness to adhere to the Faire's dress code and policies
  • MUST possess ability to be customer-service oriented, friendly and motivated to provide necessary information and assistance to our value patrons
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment
  • Meet company grooming standards
Duties:
  • Direct incoming and outgoing traffic
  • Maintain safe walkways for patrons entering and exiting the park
  • Answer basic questions regarding the park
  • Complete any other assigned duties by Managers
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to work around bees
  • Requires standing for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work long shifts
Salary:
  • $15-$16 per hour
To apply, Click Here.

Non-Festival Positions:

There are currently no non-festival positions open at this time. Please check back for future postings.



Directions to Mount Hope Estate

Mount Hope Estate & Winery, the Historic Mount Hope Mansion and the Fairegrounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are located in Northern Lancaster County, just off exit 266 of the PA Turnpike, 14 miles East of Hershey and 15 miles North of Lancaster. The street address for the grounds are 2775 Lebanon Road Manheim, PA 17545.

Contact Mount Hope

Mount Hope Estate & Winery is dedicated to answering your questions about our festivals, events, products and more. Please choose the method of contact that best suits your needs—and we look forward to hearing from you! Please Note: Business Offices are open Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM.



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