Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in the United States is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role designs and delivers development programs, promotes positive behavior, connects students with resources, and helps create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that fosters resilience and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group activities and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs for student growth.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with available resources.

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.