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The Trustees of Reservations Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist
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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org . Posting Information:  Hourly Rate: $34.00-36.00/hour  Rates are determined based on relevant experience.  Hours per week: 21/week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM-4PM, according to schedule below  Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal  Job Type: Hybrid  Duration: June 22, 2026–August 14, 2026  Location: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA  What You’ll Do: Your Impact : Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at an art and nature camp this summer? The summer camps at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA are process/maker focused and inspired by the 30-acre Sculpture Park, nature on campus, and each participant’s unique interests and imagination.    THE HIVE, July 6-August 7, is designed for fifty-six campers ages 5-12 who are curious about the world around them and interested in exploring nature and contemporary artistic ideas through energizing and emergent collaborations culminating each week in large-scale installations in the Sculpture Park.   SUMMER STUDIO FOR TEENS, June 29-July 3 and August 10-14, offers opportunities for small cohort of 13–16-year-olds to refine and expand artistic techniques, create meaningful connections, and develop confidence in their unique artistic voice.   For more information about this summer’s exciting weekly themes and projects, please visit:  deCordova Camps   The Role : As the deCordova Camp Behavior Specialist (CBS), you have a deep understanding of behavioral modification and child development and will value collaborative, interdisciplinary, place-based education and the intersections of art, nature, and science. You will be excited to share your knowledge to help prepare staff, camp spaces, caregivers, and campers for a successful camp experience.  Prior to camp, you will review camper profiles and plan and facilitate a two-hour workshop for the deCordova Camp Team. During The Hive (July 6-August 7), you will be onsite 6-7 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday and on-call Tuesday and Thursday for remote consults or specific requests to be onsite. During Summer Studio (June 29-July 3 and August 10-14), you will be onsite 3-4 hours on Mondays and Wednesdays and on-call Tuesday and Thursday for remote consults or specific requests to be onsite. Total hours per week is estimated at 21.  Specifically, you’ll: Assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activity and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp  Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs    Review camper records and documents (IEPs, Behavior Plans, etc.) prior to attendance  Communicate with caregivers as necessary before or during camp to set up campers for success  Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications   Support Instructors and Junior Instructors (ages 15-18) with camper accommodations and modifications   Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications  This is a seasonal, nonexempt position working 21 hours/week and reporting directly to the deCordova Camp Director.  What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience: 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.   Creative, passionate, open-minded, and knowledgeable in a broad range of behavioral, social, and developmental needs of campers and their caregivers.   Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.  Adept at reading IEPs and other camper documents and providing insight and direction to best support campers.  Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.  Effective communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.  Eligibility Criteria: Must be at least 21 years old  Full availability for camp staff training sessions late May/early June and all weeks of camp (June 29-August 14)   Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary)    Able and willing to work across a 30-acre site both indoors and outside in all types of weather    Able to lift 40 pounds  Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment  A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check   Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above. Have questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org !

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