Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers. This role helps design and deliver development programs and connects students with resources.

The position offers a nurturing culture with opportunities for professional growth within Education, Training & E-Learning, impacting students’ lives daily.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or working with youth.
• Ability to facilitate small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.