Behavior Specialist

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Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today : the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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Imagine a place where children can develop their interest in the outdoors, play together, and gain comfort and confidence in the natural world. That place is Mass Audubon’s summer camp programs. Each day, campers explore and learn in nature, meet new friends, play games, and have fun! Do you want to share your love of nature and build community? Consider joining our camp staff!

Blue Hills Nature Camp is seeking individuals to foster experiential nature-based learning for campers. We aim to promote positive youth development, stewardship for the environment, and a respectful and inclusive safe space for all our campers.

The Behavior Specialist is a caring, positive professional who provides social, emotional and behavioral support, services, and solutions to all campers and staff. They spend each day walking around our site, engaging with camp groups, and checking in on campers. They communicate via a two-way radio, respond to calls on the spot, and maintain contact with campers’ families.

• Partner with the camp administrative team to support the health and well‑being of all campers and staff
• Assist the Camp Director Team and Health Care staff, if applicable, to identify and communicate with caregivers whose campers may need support during their camp sessions, review relevant documents (IEPs, family communications), and maintain contact with families throughout their session
• Train, brief, and assist counselors with techniques for working with campers’ behavioral, mental, social, and emotional needs, including campers with special needs (autism, ADHD, non‑verbal, sensory integration, etc.)
• Administer direct care to staff and campers in accordance with your skillset, the camp’s health care manual, and treatment procedures
• Respond to radio calls and check in with camp groups before, during, and after the camp day
• Maintain detailed notes of conversations with caregivers, campers, and staff and follow up on needs
• Maintain constant supervision of campers under their care
• Act a substitute leader to ensure staff to camper ratios are maintained
• Assist with other tasks as needed

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in counseling, therapy, or related field preferred
• Documented experience working with children and / or youth with special needs
• Provide documented proof of immunity or vaccination record as mandated by MA DPH; complete camp health form and waiver
• Ability to physically respond to situations requiring First Aid and assist campers in the event of an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)
• Willing to be outdoors for several hours per day in most weather conditions
• Ability to physically access sanctuary terrain and trails easily by foot
• Ability to effectively interact with others, especially children, in camp’s youth‑centered environment
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and work assignment

Camp staff training will be held from June 10th through June 19th, 2026. Camp runs from June…