Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey 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, contributing to a nurturing school culture and students’ lasting success.

Qualifications

• Mentor students' academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support development programs.
• Help design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and school climate.
• Connect students with available resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group discussions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver development programs.
• Design and implement development programs for students.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Promoting positive behavior

Connecting students with resources

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.