Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing a small group of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a renowned private school offering exceptional education and support for students from pre-K through 12th grade. The school, founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, provides full coverage of costs for students and staff to ensure a thriving educational environment.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings; this is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years; both spouses should be age 27 or older; no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home; abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; limitations on pets; valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students; both spouses must complete an individual employment application
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes 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. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school; three-week paid summer vacation
