# How old do you have to be to work at Hersheypark?

Hersheypark hires from age 14 for some jobs, but most jobs there start at 16. Pennsylvania law applies: workers under 18 need a work permit.

Hersheypark's official jobs page has a separate 'Age 14 Jobs' category (marked as filled in October 2026, with a waitlist form). Most park postings (foods, attractions, retail, Starbucks) say 16, and stock, receiving and event crew jobs say 18.

- Minimum age: 14
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Age 14 positions (limited): 14+ (listed as currently filled, Oct 2026; talent-community form for openings)
- Foods Team Member / Chick-fil-A Team Member: 16+
- Attractions Operator: 16+
- Retail Team Member: 16+
- Starbucks Barista: 16+
- Stockroom / Receiving & Stock: 18+
- GIANT Center Event Operations Crew: 18+

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | needed |
| Alaska | 14 | needed |
| Arizona | 14 | no |
| Arkansas | 14 | no |
| California | 14 | needed |
| Colorado | 14 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 14 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 14 | needed |
| Florida | 14 | no |
| Georgia | 14 | needed |
| Hawaii | 14 | needed |
| Idaho | 14 | no |
| Illinois | 14 | needed |
| Indiana | 14 | no |
| Iowa | 14 | no |
| Kansas | 14 | no |
| Kentucky | 14 | no |
| Louisiana | 14 | needed |
| Maine | 14 | needed |
| Maryland | 14 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 14 | needed |
| Michigan | 14 | needed |
| Minnesota | 14 | no |
| Mississippi | 14 | no |
| Missouri | 14 | needed |
| Montana | 14 | no |
| Nebraska | 14 | needed |
| Nevada | 14 | no |
| New Hampshire | 14 | needed |
| New Jersey | 14 | needed |
| New Mexico | 14 | needed |
| New York | 14 | needed |
| North Carolina | 14 | needed |
| North Dakota | 14 | needed |
| Ohio | 14 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 14 | needed |
| Oregon | 14 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 14 | needed |
| South Carolina | 14 | no |
| South Dakota | 14 | no |
| Tennessee | 14 | no |
| Texas | 14 | no |
| Utah | 14 | no |
| Vermont | 14 | no |
| Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Washington | 14 | needed |
| West Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 14 | needed |
| Wyoming | 14 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Hersheypark?**
Hersheypark hires from age 14 for some jobs, but most jobs there start at 16. Pennsylvania law applies: workers under 18 need a work permit.

**Does Hersheypark hire 14-year-olds?**
Yes, for a limited number of positions. In October 2026 the official jobs page said Age 14 positions were filled and offered a form to be contacted when spots open.

**Does Hersheypark hire 15-year-olds?**
Hersheypark doesn't list separate 15-year-old jobs. A 15-year-old would look at the Age 14 positions, since most other postings say 16.

**What jobs can a 16-year-old get at Hersheypark?**
Postings for foods team member, Chick-fil-A team member, attractions (ride) operator, retail and Starbucks barista accept applicants who are 16 on the day they apply.

**Do I need working papers for Hersheypark?**
Pennsylvania requires a work permit for anyone under 18. Teens get it through their school district.

## Sources

- Hersheypark Jobs: https://www.hersheypark.com/jobs
- Chick-Fil-A Team Member - Age 16+, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=367d259e-a23a-4376-be3e-86850684801e
- Foods Team Member - 16+, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a1d64079-1bec-412d-9080-e5e22824d649
- Attractions Operator, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f5467a06-4d64-40d5-af1d-b6cdf91aa399
- Retail Team Member Closing, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a03f44ca-ac0a-4d4d-b5a4-7416c5f37003
- Barista - Starbucks, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c66b932f-f7c5-4168-8688-f83e3015a082
- Stockroom Temp, Hersheypark: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=cbc0ded9-d707-48d5-9f88-c17e20b0f215
- GIANT Center Event Operations Crew: https://hersheypa.rec.pro.ukg.net/HER1020HERS/JobBoard/035cdc57-c54b-48c9-8c4d-f30e022675e5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=22179119-21de-4d1f-bacb-2862087bc35d

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