Social​/Behavioral Support Coordinator

and the job listing Expires on February 21, 2026

Are you looking to spend your summer outside in the fresh air?

Are you interested in helping campers and staff feel supported in their social and emotional health?

Are you an empathic and skilled communicator, problem-solver, and conflict-resolver?

Yes!? Well, The Nature Place could be
your
place, and we want YOU!

We’re looking to bring on a new member to our Social/Behavioral Team aka our Camper/Counselor Support Team. The role includes supervision of our counseling staff (including evaluation, feedback, etc.),
support of their social and emotional health, assistance with any inter-personal conflicts, and more; as well as camper support,
intervention and coaching in issues such as bullying, conflict, behavioral difficulties, and more.
Partnering with parents/guardians may fall within your purview. If you are a problem-solver
, a people-person
, and want everyone to have their best summer ever, this is the role for you!

The ideal candidate:

• has experience in camp settings
• has a background in social work, teaching, counseling
  , or related fields
• has experience working with both children and adults, including neurodiverse groups and neurodivergent individuals
• embraces our non-competitive,
  cooperative camp spirit and our gentle and holistic,
  child-centered approach to behavior management and conflict-resolution. Background in trauma-informed methodology and/or restorative justice are especially valued.

The Nature Place Day Camp, a summer day camp for kids ages 5-15, located in Rockland County, NY. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and representative space where children can find their place in nature, embrace their unique selves, grow relationships and new life skills, build resilience, and be inspired throughout. We’re a different kind of camp! Check out  to learn more.

Pre-season meetings:
Dates TBD with your schedule

Staff Training:
June 28 – July 2, 2026 (No camp July
3)

6 Week Season:
Monday, July 6 – Friday, August 14, 2026

Staff hours:
Monday – Friday, appx. 8:00 am to 5 pm

If you have children of your own, make camp a family affair! You’ll get camp tuition at a hefty discount that’s unrivaled by other camps. Plus we are a six week program, rather than an eight week program, leaving you time to enjoy more summer with your family and friends after camp is through.

The Nature Place Day Camp is committed to fostering an anti-racist and gender inclusive camp environment. People of all backgrounds, genders, and orientations are valued and encouraged to apply.

Full-time, Temporary

• Referral program

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

• Experience with Children: 3 years (Preferred)