Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Delaware City (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, group activities, and collaboration with teachers.

In this role you will design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, helping them thrive in a nurturing, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in an educational setting.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and support individualized learning.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and school staff to promote student growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students to support academic, social, and emotional development.
• Design and deliver development programs and activities.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with school resources.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate development initiatives into daily routines.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

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.