Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth on campus. The role involves mentoring students, facilitating small groups, and collaborating with teachers and staff to design engaging development programs.

You will promote positive behavior, help connect students with available resources, and contribute to a nurturing, diverse school culture that aims to make a lasting impact on young lives while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in educational settings.
• Ability to facilitate effective small-group sessions.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff to plan activities.
• Experience designing and delivering development programs for youth.
• Ability to connect students with school and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group activities and discussions.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and constructive peer interactions.
• Help connect students with appropriate resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Student resources navigation

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.