Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Wayne, NJ seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

You will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and lasting impact on young people.

Qualifications

• Mentoring experience with students
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions
• Collaboration with teachers and staff to support student growth
• Program design and delivery skills
• Promoting positive behavior and classroom management
• Connecting students with available resources

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and coordinate with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs for student growth.
• 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.