Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation. The role collaborates with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior.

The Specialist also connects students with resources and helps create a nurturing, diverse environment where students can grow personally and academically, while contributing to a lasting impact on their lives and

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supporting student development.
• Ability to facilitate group activities and small-group sessions.
• Strong collaboration with instructional staff and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group mentoring sessions and facilitate discussions.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and classroom community within the school.
• Connect students with available resources and supports as needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Promoting positive behavior

Resource connections

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.