Position: Youth Development Specialist – Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
About: Milton Hershey School is a renowned private school offering a unique educational experience to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, from pre-K through 12th grade. With a fully endowed campus founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school provides housing, meals, and comprehensive support for both students and staff to thrive in a nurturing environment. The Youth Development Specialist role involves married couples serving as flex houseparents, guiding and nurturing students in a family-like setting on campus.
Requirements: 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 campus regulations including a smoke-free and weapon-free environment, restrictions on pets, and no alcohol on duty; valid driver’s license and ability to drive student home vans; comfortable leading students in daily devotions and Sunday chapel services; high school diploma or GED required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate a high degree of integrity; both spouses must complete individual employment applications.
Benefits: Salary of $43,825 per person (total compensation package of 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, including three-week paid summer vacation
