Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support 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.

The role contributes to a nurturing, diverse culture and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group sessions and participant-led activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design student-centered experiences.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups to reinforce skills and positive behaviors.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate development programs into curricula.
• Design and deliver development programs for student growth and wellbeing.
• Connect students with internal resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Development program design

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.