Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Ohio’s Kent area seeks a Youth Development Specialist in Education, Training & E-Learning to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers.

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with available resources, while contributing to a nurturing, diverse school culture and growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students for academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitating small groups to support learning and behavior.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to plan development activities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic and social development.
• Facilitate small groups and classroom activities.
• Work with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.
• Collaborate to create a nurturing, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Teacher collaboration

Program design

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.