Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students or peers.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and collaborate with school staff.
• Comfort working in a residential school environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic and social development.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs and activities.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design & delivery

Positive behavior support

Resource connection

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.