Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, facilitated small groups, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources, empowering them to thrive in a nurturing school community.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and coordinate with teachers to reinforce learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver development programs that support student growth.
• Promote positive behavior and social-emotional learning across the school community.
• Connect students with available resources and supports as needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Program design & delivery

Behavior promotion

Resource connection

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.