Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 and small-group facilitation. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs and promote positive behavior.

The role connects students with resources and helps design and deliver targeted development activities, fostering a nurturing environment and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Promotes positive behavior and connects students with available resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and facilitate small groups.
• Collaborate with educators to develop development programs.
• Identify student needs and connect them with appropriate resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.