AI summary
Youth Development Specialist role supporting Milton Hershey School’s cost-free residential pre-K–12 students through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with educators. You’ll help design and deliver development programs that promote positive behavior and connect students to resources, in a nurturing and diverse school community. Standout perk: the chance to make a lasting impact while growing professionally.
Key skills
Youth mentoringSmall-group facilitationStudent behavior supportProgram design and deliveryCollaboration with teachers and staffStudent resource referralSupporting academic, social, and emotional developmentYouth development
Salary not listed — comparable Illinois youth development specialist roles typically pay around $40k–$60k depending on experience and setting.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy mentoring students and collaborating with educators to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
Why apply
- Cost-free residential school mission
- Nurturing, diverse culture
- Professional growth opportunities
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.