Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Florida 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 involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior and connecting students with resources to help them thrive, while contributing to a nurturing, diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs; promote positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and work with teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with school teams to implement development programs.
• Connect students with available resources to support well-being.

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.