Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and group sessions. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources within a nurturing school culture.

The role emphasizes mentoring, program design, and cross-team collaboration to foster student success and resilience, across pre-K through 12 priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in an educational setting.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and collaborate with staff.
• Design and deliver development programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group activities and coordinate with teachers and staff.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Development program design

Positive behavior promotion

Resource connectivity

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.