Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Ocilla (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to mentor students and facilitate small groups, partnering with teachers to support academic, social, and emotional development.

The role involves designing development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with available resources to help them grow professionally within a nurturing residential school environment.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students to support academic and social growth.
• Experience facilitating small-group activities for students.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentoring

Small-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.