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• Benefits

• PERKS & EXPERIENCES

  • Free Admission - Free admission to Newport Aquarium and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.  
  • Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on annual passes for loved ones.
  • Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Newport Aquarium. 
  • Retiree Benefits - Qualifying retirees are eligible for free admission to all Herschend properties and annual health premium reimbursements.

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT

  • Free Tuition - Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. 
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  • Leadership Training - We promote from within whenever possible and offer training programs to those with a desire to learn, grow and embody our mission and values. 

• FINANCIAL BENEFITS

  • Competitive Wages
  • 401K & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans are available after one year and 1,000 hours.
  • Paid Life Insurance - Life insurance and short-term disability benefits for full-time, year-round employees and dependents.
  • Paid Time Off - Holiday, vacation, sick, and flex pay.
  • Survivor's Income Benefit - Upon employee's death, company will pay 12 weeks of their base pay to their beneficiary to cover the immediate needs of the family. Available to all employees on their first day of work.
  • Adoption Reimbursement Assistance - Employees can submit reimbursement expenses of up to $3,000 per adoption
  • Recognition Programs - We recognize the contributions of employees at all levels of achievement through formal and informal reward & recognition programs and financial incentives. Bonus Plans are available to those who qualify.

• HEALTH & WELLNESS*

  • Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time, seasonal and year-round employees.
  • Added Medical Benefits - Dental, vision, and voluntary long-term disability, voluntary & dependent life insurance, critical illness & accident insurance to all full-time, seasonal and year-round employees.
  • Company-Paid Benefits - For full-time year-round employees, the company offers paid life insurance for employees and their dependents and short-term disability for employees.
  • MetLife Employee Assistance - All employees are eligible for free & discounted wellbeing services including counseling, work, legal and financial assistance.
  • Health Advocate Nurse Program - Our on-property nurse assists employees with whole-person wellness resources & referrals to community resources.

*For qualifying employees