Residential Advisor/Camp Counselor

This is a Full Time Job

Postion Summary

Residential Advisors/Camp Counselor (RA) for the New York Film Academy (NYFA) New York City Summer Teen Camp will perform both an administrative and student life role and will be directly supervised by the Residence Director. This position requires staff to live in the residence hall and be available 24 hours a day, excluding days off. Below are some of the specific tasks and responsibilities that will be performed (subject to change):

Effective Date: 06/20/23 - 8/16/23

Interact with students in a camp counselor role

Lead groups of students to class and activities--transportation by both subway and walking

Prepare residence hall and student rooms for new arrivals: create bulletin boards and door decorations, stock rooms with food and supplies, clean rooms

Perform check-ins and checkouts every weekend

Develop, plan and implement activities and events

Participate in on-call duty rotation

Enforce New York Film Academy policies

Enforce curfew and perform nightly room checks

Do building rounds to ensure student safety and enforce policies

Perform random Health and Safety Inspections

Attend staff meetings held on a daily and as-needed basis

Perform other administrative duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

REQUIREMENTS

Experience working with students, preferably teenagers, in a professional or camp setting a MUST.

Related acting/film/arts experience a plus, but not required

Excellent leadership, communication and people skills

Good organizational, time management and project management skills

Ability to learn quickly, adapt, think outside the box and handle unexpected and stressful situations

Must be able to navigate NY Subway system and have at least a basic familiarity with Manhattan

Must be able to take criticism and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

Must be a team player and enjoy working with teenage students

Must be able to lift 30lbs

Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time

On-Call

Experience with google suite and or XLS is strongly preferred

COMMITMENT

Summer Resident Advisors will be required to be available beginning June 20, 2023 through August 16, 2023 and will not be permitted to take a vacation or leave of absence. Staff must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday and will be allowed one scheduled day off each week. Any availability conflicts must be disclosed during the application process.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

Previous experience working with kids and teenagers strongly preferred

Visual and/or performing arts knowledge is a plus

Bachelors degree or in progress

Must be a strong communicator, reliable and conscientious

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

Live-In: Dorm style

On-call availability

On location for activities (Theme parks, outdoor hikes and beach days, city streets, restaurants, etc.)

Office environment

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by employees in this position. Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of their duties. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company. All employees are expected to be familiar with and adhere to New York Film Academys Personnel Policies & Procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.