Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Fate (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in the United States is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs that promote positive behavior.

You will connect students with internal resources, help create safe, inclusive learning environments, and contribute to a nurturing, diverse school culture while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic and social growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborative activities.
• Work with teachers to design and deliver development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with staff to promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

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.