Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in California is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth in a cost-free residential setting. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.

The role focuses on promoting positive behavior, connecting students with resources, and helping them build resilience while growing professionally within a nurturing, diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students.
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions and 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 activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaborative teamwork

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.