Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, seeks a Youth Development Specialist in Education, Training & E-Learning. The role mentors students, leads small-group sessions, and partners with teachers and staff to support academic, social, and emotional growth.

You will design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, within a nurturing, diverse culture that encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver development programs.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and lead small-group sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Design development programs and promote positive behavior.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Program design

Behavior promotion

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.