Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist

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.

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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:
Non‑exempt, Seasonal

Job Type: Hybrid

Duration:
June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Location:

de Cordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA

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 de Cordova 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 a 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 de Cordova 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 de Cordova Camp Team. During The Hive (July 6 – August
7), you will be onsite 6–7 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 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 allow all campers to flourish at camp
• Lead 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, non‑exempt position working 21 hours/week and reporting directly to the de Cordova Camp Director.

Skills and Experience:

• A master's degree or equivalent experience in social work, education,…