Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group sessions.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring youth in educational settings.
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Help design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

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.