Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking 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 designs and delivers development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in educational settings.
• Facilitation of small groups and class activities.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff.
• Design and delivery of development programs.
• Promotes positive behavior and student well-being.
• Connects students with appropriate resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group sessions and interactive activities.
• Work with teachers to integrate development programs.
• Design, implement, and evaluate development initiatives.
• Promote safe, respectful behavior school-wide.
• Help students access resources and services.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Program design & delivery

Positive behavior promotion

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.