Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Harmony Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and close collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with available resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse educational community and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring.
• Facilitates small groups and collaborates with teachers and staff.
• Helps design and deliver development programs and connects students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small group sessions and collaborate with teachers and staff to implement development activities.
• Assist in designing and delivering development programs and resources to promote positive behavior.

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.