Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Avalon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in California seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and group activities. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs and promote positive behavior in a residential school environment.

The role offers the chance to connect students with necessary resources while growing professionally within a nurturing and diverse culture that values lasting impact on students’

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring youth in K-12 setting.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and lead activities.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small group sessions and development activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Student development support

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.