Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Danbury (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist within its Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The role focuses on mentoring, facilitating small groups, collaborating with teachers and staff, designing development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources.

Located on a residential campus, the position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students or youth.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and classroom activities.
• Strong collaboration skills with teachers and staff.
• Experience designing education or development programs.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and coordinate with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.