Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Floydada (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School 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. You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources.

The role operates within a residential school environment that focuses on nurturing a diverse culture and long-term student success.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in a school or youth program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Positive behavior promotion

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.