Youth Development Mentor & Programs Lead

Milton Hershey School; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and close collaboration with teachers and staff. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, culturally responsive practices, and data-informed approaches to measure impact.

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers.
• Help design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.
• Contribute to a nurturing, diverse school culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and guidance to students across grades.
• Lead small-group sessions and activities aligned with development goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate programs.
• Support implementation of behavior and resource-sharing initiatives.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to student needs.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior support

Job description

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and close collaboration with teachers and staff. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, culturally responsive practices, and data-informed approaches to measure impact.

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture