Youth Development & Mentoring Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12 residential school, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support 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, enabling them to thrive within a nurturing, diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development or education support.
• Ability to mentor and guide students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and guidance to students.
• Facilitate small-group sessions to support learning and social development.
• Help design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and resilience among students.
• Connect students with school resources and community supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12 residential school, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support 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, enabling them to thrive within a nurturing, diverse culture.