Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. The role involves mentoring, facilitating small groups, and collaborating with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

The specialist promotes positive behavior and connects students with available resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Behavior promotion

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.