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.

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,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Hourly Rate
: $34.00-$36.00/hour

Housing
NOTE: For those applying from off the island, please note that we have very limited staff housing available. Since rental properties on the island can be difficult to come by in summer, TFI staff acts as liaisons to aid in locating and securing summer rentals. However, securing housing is ultimately the responsibility of the employee.

Hours per week
: 10 total, approximately 5 on-site plus 5 remote

Job Classification
:
Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type
:
Hybrid

Duration
:
June 8 – August 21, 2025

Location
:
The FARM Institute, Edgartown, MA

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

The Farm Institute’s Farm Camp creates a safe, accessible, fun, inclusive, and enriching educational environment for all sixty campers ages 4‑13 to engage in authentic farm activities. Through daily barnyard and garden chores, projects, and games, our campers make real‑life connections that strengthen their connection to the food we eat and the land that sustains us.

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

As the TFI Camp Behavior Specialist (CBS), you 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.

• 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 Camp Educators 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 position working 10 hours/week and reporting directly to the Islands Education Manager/TFI Camp Director.

• 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.

• Must…