Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist within the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role emphasizes mentoring, group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff to design development programs and promote positive behavior while connecting students with available resources.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead and facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Connect students with campus resources and opportunities.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.