Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Blue Mound (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a residential setting. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers to design engaging development programs, promoting positive behavior and access to resources.

Join a nurturing, diverse community at a school committed to lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally through hands-on experience and ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and resilience among students.
• Connect students with campus resources and support services.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Student support resources

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.