Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and structured group sessions. The role works with teachers and staff to design meaningful development programs and positive behavioral practices.

Key tasks include facilitating small groups, delivering targeted activities, and connecting students with available resources to promote well-rounded progress in a residential school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students.
• Ability to facilitate small groups.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.