Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in the United States is seeking a Youth Development Specialist within the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, helping them thrive in a nurturing residential setting.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitating small-group sessions with students.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to implement development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support growth across academic, social, and emotional aspects.
• Lead and design small-group activities and lessons.
• Coordinate with teachers to deliver developmental programs and resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.