Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Warsaw (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

The role emphasizes promoting positive behavior, connecting students with resources, and contributing to a nurturing, diverse school community where you can grow professionally while making a lasting impact on students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Mentoring of students to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitation of small groups and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

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