Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and collaborative learning with teachers and staff.

You will design and deliver development programs, facilitate small groups, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources to help them thrive in a residential school environment.

Qualifications

• Mentoring experience with youth.
• Experience facilitating groups or activities.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Ability to design or adapt child development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Positive behavior support

Resource connection

Job description

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. This role supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff. The Specialist helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources. MHS offers a nurturing, diverse culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally.