Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist; Crane Estate

Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist (Crane Estate)

Join to apply for the Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist (Crane Estate) role at The Trustees of Reservations.

• Hourly Rate: $34.00-$36.00/hour
• Hours per week: 20-25 hours/week
• Job Classification:
  Seasonal, Non-Exempt
• Job Type: Onsite
• Duration:
  June 8-August 21, 2026
• Location:
  
  The Crane Estate, Ipswich MA

Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at our outdoor camp this summer? Would you like to work with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers?

Summer Quest is a camp for campers ages 5-14 on the expansive and picturesque Crane Estate. Place-based activities exploring the coast, art, culture, and more inspire understanding of and respect for the environment.

As the Summer Quest (SQ) Camp Behavior Specialist (CBS), you will have a deep understanding of behavioral modification and child development and will value experiential, place-based education. You will be excited to share your knowledge to help prepare staff, camp spaces, caregivers, and campers for a successful camp experience.

During camp training (June 8-19), you will work closely with the Camp Director to review camper profiles, finalize camp materials, facilitate staff workshops, and attend staff trainings to learn about camp logistics, culture, and daily expectations.

Throughout the nine-week camp season (June 22-August 21), you will be on-site to provide support to staff and campers and assist with daily activities as needed. You will review camper records, develop strategies for identified campers, and assist with parent communications. The role is centered on cultivating a positive, safe camp experience while offering ongoing support to staff, campers, and families.

A schedule will be arranged in collaboration with the camp team to meet the needs of the camp.

• Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs
• Review camper records and documents, including 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 Camp Educators/Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (ages 15-17) with camper strategies and modifications
• Assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activities and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp
• Ensure completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations, modifications, and interactions

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position working 12-15 hours/week reporting directly to the School & Youth Programs Managers/Camp Director at The Crane Estate.

• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, special education, 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.
• Able and willing to work across an expansive campus both indoors and outside in all types of summer weather.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Availability for camp staff training (June 9-20) and all weeks of camp (June 23-August 22).
• Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary).
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
• A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy.

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying…