Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

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

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with available resources, contributing to a nurturing and diverse educational community at MHS.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions to reinforce learning and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement development activities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups to support learning and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement programs and activities.
• Promote positive behavior and healthy social development.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Connect students with appropriate resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design and 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.