Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey 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. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence students’ lives and grow professionally within a nurturing, diverse culture.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers.
• Help design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

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.