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! 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.

  • 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:
This is a costumed position. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will provide costume, Employee Handbook, and training. Employee must provide his/her own period-style footwear to be approved by the Costume Department.
To apply, Click Here.
Duties:
  • Welcoming our patrons to the Faire! Those assigned this position will set the stage for the day. Politeness, smiles, greetings and salutations are required.
  • Collect admission tickets at gate to grant patrons entry to park. Knowledge of acceptable forms of admission is required
  • Collecting eTickets pre-purchased and printed by patrons, scanning ticket to confirm admittance to Faire. Also scanning and returning Season Passes to patrons.
  • Must be able to operate scanner and be responsible for equipment—including, but not limited to cleaning, opening and closing procedures and general machine operating functions
  • Distribution of festival program and daily schedule/map to all patrons
  • Promoting and maintaining a positive, professional image for the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
  • Hand-stamping patrons to return as they are leaving, if they wish to return later in the day
  • Providing general information to patrons (i.e. bathrooms, locations of food or shows, etc.)
Qualifications:
  • 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
  • Meet company grooming standards
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Requires standing, lifting, bending and walking
  • Must be able to work weekends
Salary:
  • $10-$11 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 uniform shirt and Employee manual. This is a seasonal part-time position.
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:
  • From $14 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Description:
Mount Hope Estates and the Pennsylvania Rennaissance Faire invite you to join our team as a Bathroom Attendant!

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will run every weekend and select school days from August 16th - October 26th.

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. $15hr to start + tips.
To apply, Click Here.
Duties:
  • 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.
Salary:
  • From $15 per hour
To apply, Click Here.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is looking for Grounds Retail Associates for our upcoming Faire season!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job in a medieval setting? Do you have a flair for costumes?

As a retail cashier, you will be responsible for greeting customers, ringing up their purchases, handling cash and credit transactions, and providing excellent service. You will also be expected to dress in period-appropriate attire and speak in a friendly and courteous manner. You will be part of a team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff who create a memorable experience for our guests.

This position will start August 16 and end on October 26. Select weekends in May and June available. To apply, Click Here.
Duties:
  • Answer questions and offer suggestions to patrons
  • Aid patrons in purchasing merchandise
  • Provide friendly and quality customer service
  • Handling all cash register duties include opening and closing procedures and operating a credit card machine
  • Keep work area clean and orderly by restocking and maintaining inventory, sweeping booth and path in front, cleaning countertops, etc.
  • Handling minor customer complaints with understanding
Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • 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
  • Meet company grooming standards
Working Conditions:
  • Requires working mostly outdoors
  • Requires standing for long periods of time, lifting 20IBs or more, bending and walking
  • Must be able to work long shifts weekends and holidays
To apply, Click Here.

Non-Festival Positions:

Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Banquet Event Manager to oversee the operational execution of events at our venue. This pivotal role involves coordinating all on-site activities, managing staff, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining seamless event flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a comprehensive understanding of event management processes. By effectively managing resources and fostering excellent client relationships, the Banquet Event Manager plays a crucial role in delivering memorable events that align with our organizational standards and client expectations.
To learn more and to apply, Click Here.