Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist within the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role involves mentoring students, facilitating small groups, collaborating with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources to help them thrive at school and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with available resources.

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.