Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support pre-K–12 students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs that promote well-being and learning.

The role emphasizes connecting students with on-campus resources and fostering a nurturing, diverse culture while contributing to professional growth within Education, Training & E-Learning.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students and supporting social-emotional growth.
• Ability to design and deliver development programs for youth.
• Collaborative mindset with teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and facilitate small groups to support growth.
• Collaborate with teachers to design engaging development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with campus resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers staff

Program design

Positive behavior promotion

Resource linkage

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.