Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Georgia seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff. The role involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources.

The specialist will work on-site within the Education, Training & E-Learning department to foster a nurturing environment and help students thrive

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students or youth in educational settings.
• Ability to design and run developmental activities for groups of students.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff to support student growth.
• Promotes positive behavior and resilience through programs and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and lead engaging activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to tailor development programs.
• Help design and deliver development programs for students across grades.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Program design

Teacher collaboration

Behavior promotion

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.