Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Virgin (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support 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, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture with lasting impact on students’ lives while offering

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students or youth.
• Ability to facilitate small groups effectively.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student development.
• Assist design and delivery of development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and student wellbeing.
• Connect students with available school resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers/staff

Program design & delivery

Behavior promotion

Resources connection

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.