Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Tacoma, WA 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, and connects students with resources in a nurturing, diverse school community where you can make a lasting impact on young lives while growing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with 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.