Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Huntington Beach (CA); 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, 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, diverse culture and lasting impact on students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic and social growth.
• Facilitate small groups to build skills and teamwork.
• Collaborate with teachers to align activities with curriculum.
• Design development activities for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic and social growth.
• Lead small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan programs.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and safe school climate.
• Connect students with campus resources and services.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program development

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.