Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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, contributing to a nurturing culture and

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group sessions to reinforce learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.
• Design and deliver development programs for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to students across grade levels.
• Facilitate small-group activities and workshops.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate development programs.
• Promote and model positive behavior and student wellbeing.
• Connect students with appropriate school resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior

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.