Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking 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 role helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and lasting student impact.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design student programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students to support growth.
• Lead and facilitate small-group sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and student well-being.
• Connect students with available resources and services.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Collaboration

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.