Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. The role focuses on mentoring students and facilitating small-group sessions to support academic, social, and emotional growth.

The Specialist collaborates with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources to help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in an educational setting.
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with staff.
• Strong program design and delivery skills for youth development.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group activities and partner with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs for student growth and well-being.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with available resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior support

Student resources connection

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.