Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Celeste (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a residential pre-K through 12th grade program, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. You will mentor individuals, run small-group sessions, and work with teachers and staff to promote positive behavior.

You'll design and deliver development activities, connect students with on-campus resources, and help create a nurturing, inclusive school culture while growing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students individually and in small groups to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Lead/participate in small-group facilitation and classroom collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs and activities to promote positive behavior and resilience.
• Connect students with on-campus resources to support wellbeing and learning.

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.