Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and group work. You will design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior while collaborating with teachers and staff.

You will also connect students with resources and contribute to a nurturing, diverse school culture and the opportunity to grow professionally within the organization.

Qualifications

• Supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Designs and delivers development programs to foster student growth.
• Promotes positive behavior and connects students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and facilitate small group sessions to support learning and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate development programs into curriculum.
• Identify student needs and connect them with appropriate resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small group facilitation

Staff collaboration

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.