Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist - Edgartown - Trustees

PAY RATE: $35/hour 

Minimum Age: at least 21 years old

Start Date: June 8, 2024  &nbs...

Qualifications: 

Obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, or other relevant course of study 

Experience working directly with children and parents of children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests    

Proven expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practices, neurodiversity, behavior modification, and special education 

Experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary, place-based education is preferred  

Effective communicator; strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor   

Ability to prioritize and to work both collaboratively and independently   

Strong organizational abilities with extreme attention to detail   

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the outdoors, especially environmental- and farm-based educational experiences   

Other Requirements: 

A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI) 

Able and willing to work across 75 acres both indoors and outside in all types of weather 

Must be able to lift 25 pounds  

 About The Trustees   

The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 100,000 member households.   

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.  

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.