Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Gunter (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 collaborate with teachers to design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior.

The role involves mentoring, facilitating small groups, and connecting students with available resources, fostering a nurturing school culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mentoring for students across academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitation of small groups to support learning and behavior.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to support student development.
• Designing and delivering development programs for students.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement development initiatives.
• Design, deliver, and assess development programs and resources.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with community resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.