Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Auburn, Alabama, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. This role mentors students, facilitates small-group sessions, and works with teachers and staff to support holistic growth.

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with school resources. The position offers a chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally in a

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring youth and supporting student growth.
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions with students.
• Collaborate with teachers to align activities with classroom goals.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with teachers.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.
• Partner with staff to ensure student success and safety.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

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.