Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. The 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. The School offers a nurturing, diverse culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to align development efforts.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support growth.
• Lead and facilitate small-group sessions.
• Collaborate with educators to implement programs.
• Promote positive behavior and resilience among students.
• Connect students with school and community resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior promotion

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.