Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Ennis, Texas, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

This role helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and the school's mission to make a lasting impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students or youth
• Ability to design and deliver development activities
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Student support

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.