Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School is a renowned private institution providing career-focused education and comprehensive support to students in pre-K through 12th grade from underprivileged backgrounds. The school offers free housing, meals, and all necessary resources for both students and staff to thrive, thanks to the generous endowment by Milton and Catherine Hershey. The Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to become flex houseparents, offering a supportive family-like environment and guidance for a group of 8-12 students.
Requirements: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably in under-served settings; this is a two-person job for legally married couples with at least two years of marriage and both spouses aged 27 or older; no more than three dependent children in the student home; comply with campus regulations including smoke-free, weapon-free, and no alcohol on duty; limitations on pets allowed; valid driver’s license and ability to drive student home vans; comfort leading students in daily devotions and chapel services; high school diploma or GED; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate high integrity as role models for students; both spouses must complete individual employment applications
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (approx. $150,000 per couple including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more), Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings, Relocation assistance and paid training provided, Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off with personal time while students are at school, Three-week paid summer vacation
