Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks 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 involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources, within the school's nurturing, diverse culture, and commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring youth or facilitating group activities.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Strong communication and positive behavior support mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students and support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and partner with teachers.
• Design and deliver development programs.
• Connect students with available resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Behavior support

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.