Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Santa Fe Springs, CA, seeks a Youth Development Specialist in Education, Training & E-Learning to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, group activities, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role designs and delivers development programs, promotes positive behavior, and helps students access resources, enabling lasting impact while growing professionally in a nurturing, diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Ability to facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Experience designing and delivering development programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and guidance to students to foster positive behavior.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities across grades pre-K–12.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate development programs into classrooms.
• Connect students with academic, mental health, and college/career 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.