Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Byers (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; 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 activities. The role involves collaboration with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources.

This is a residential school setting with a nurturing, diverse culture. The position offers opportunities to impact students’ lives and grow professionally within the

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience facilitating small groups.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver development programs.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

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.