Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Illinois seeks a Youth Development Specialist in Education, Training & E-Learning to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation, and by collaborating with teachers and staff.

The role involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with available resources, within a nurturing, diverse school culture that supports lifelong professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Experience facilitating small groups and collaborating with teachers.
• Ability to design and deliver development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and facilitate groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote positive behavior.
• Connect students with available 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.