Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Baird (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group sessions. The role involves collaborating with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs that promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a nurturing residential school environment and to grow professionally within the Education, Training & E-Learning

Qualifications

• Mentoring students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitating small groups to promote engagement and learning.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support their academic and personal growth.
• Lead small-group sessions and activity-based learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to align development programs with curriculum.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with available resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

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.