Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist - Lincoln - Trustees

PAY RATE: $35/hour

Minimum Age: at least 21 years old  

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Essential Functions:  

Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications 

Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications 

Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs  

Support Instructors and Junior Instructors during camp with camper accommodations and modifications 

In partnership with other camp staff, communicate with camper grownups as necessary  

Qualifications:   

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

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

Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests  

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

Ability to prioritize and to work both collaboratively and independently  

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

Strong organizational abilities with extreme attention to detail  

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the intersections of art, nature, and science   

Other Requirements:    

A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI) 

Able and willing to work across a 30-acre site both indoors and outside in all types of weather 

Must be able to lift 25 pounds  

Please upload a resume summarizing your education and work history and a cover letter telling us about your interest in working with children in the context of this position.  

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.  

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