Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students from pre-K through 12 in a residential setting in East Moline, Illinois. The role focuses on mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.

The Specialist helps design and deliver development programs, encourages positive behavior, and connects students with school resources in a nurturing, diverse culture that aims to make a lasting

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students
• Facilitating small-group sessions
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to support growth
• Designing and delivering development programs
• Promoting positive behavior and resilience
• Connecting students with school 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.