Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Nocona (TX); 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 small-group facilitation. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs and foster a supportive learning environment.

The role focuses on promoting positive behavior and connecting students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students
• Small-group facilitation
• Collaboration with teachers and staff

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and social-emotional growth.
• Connect students with available resources and supports.

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.