Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Progreso Lakes (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. The role mentors students and facilitates small groups, collaborating with teachers and staff to foster academic, social, and emotional growth.

The Specialist helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with available resources, supporting a nurturing, diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Ability to design and deliver development activities for youth.
• Strong collaboration with classroom staff and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic and personal development.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and behavior-support programs.
• Partner with teachers to align activities with learning goals.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

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.