Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and facilitation. The role includes collaborating with teachers and staff, designing development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with campus resources.

The position offers a nurturing, diverse culture with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in educational settings.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and lead activities.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff to support student growth.
• Experience designing and delivering development programs for youth.
• Ability to promote positive behavior and classroom culture.
• Ability to connect students with campus resources and supports.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and learning activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement development programs.
• Contribute to behavior promotion and positive school culture.
• Design and deliver development activities aligned with student needs.

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.