POSITION SUMMARY:
New York Film Academy LA Teen Summer Camp is looking for an organized, outgoing, and reliable Assistant Residential Director for a live-in, full-time seasonal position. The Assistant Residential Director leads social outings on weekends and group events and or dinners on weeknights and evenings. The Assistant Residential Director is also responsible for making sure all campers are checked in for the night and on time for the shuttle to campus every morning. They spearhead hiring, training, and supervising of the Residential Advisors (RA's) who also live in, assist and oversee our Teen overnight campers during their intensive summer program at The New York Film Academy. The RA's are role model figures for our energetic, artistic student body, and must commit to helping maintain an educational, safe, and socially cohesive environment for the campers to learn and play in. It is the Residential & Activity Director's responsibility to ensure all RA's understand their role and to intervene and provide feedback when they [RAs] are not fulfilling their job responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. This position also assists in the organization of transportation of campers to and from campus.
Part Time: 06/3/2024 to Seasonal Full Time: 06/17/24 - 8/11/2024
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.
Facilitate and oversee all aspects of the hiring process for Residential Advisors (RAs)
Develop an onboarding process for newly hired RAs, such as training, orientation, uniform distribution, etc.
Establish safe and effective safety and social guidelines and protocols
Book and oversee evening and weekend activities that bond campers and provide mental social breaks from classroom instruction
Maintain budget for social activities which might mean sourcing inexpensive or free activities (hikes, beach day, etc)
Oversee execution of guidelines and protocols to ensure safe housing and social environment
If necessary assist students on mediation of any interpersonal disagreements or concerns
Communicate any personal or behavioral camper concerns to the Director of Youth Programs
Coordinate with the Equipment and TA Manager camper scheduling transportation needs
Create & maintain effective channels of communication with Director and Equipment Manager
Schedule and assign RAs responsibilities in accordance with student/camper needs
Coordinate with the Director of Youth Camps to determine additional RA scheduling needs outside the classroom, such as registration, orientation, graduation, etc.
Maintain various logistics necessary to ensure the smooth running of production, including airport pick-ups, graduation screenings, transpo to and from campus, etc.
Assist with build out, classroom set-up before program and breakdown after the program
Approve and review RA staff payroll biweekly
Maintain on-call availability throughout the duration of the camps, including weekends
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with youth filmmakers and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents.
Ability to work hard, respond to emergencies, and always prioritize the safety and personal well being of the campers
Strong event management skills and or production coordination experience
Strong mediation, leadership and interpersonal skills
A basic understanding of all summer camp programs
Experience within Production and or performance strongly preferred
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
Prior experience working at NYFA strongly preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced multi-tasking results driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and GSuite.
Valid Driver's License preferred.
REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:
The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.
Google Docs, Excel, Word, FileMaker Pro
Office equipment including, but not limited to computer, phone, fax machine copier & calculator.
Film equipment, including, but not limited to 5D Mark II, HMC 150, shotgun mics, tripods, onboard shock mounts, c-stands, boom poles, etc.
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.
Office Environment, Outdoor/Indoor Film Set environment
Theme parks, social outings, and organized group activities
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull documents/boxes weighing up to 25 lbs
Ability to climb a ladder, standing, bending and stooping
Sit for long/high periods of time to perform various computer/administrative tasks
Reasonable dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and/or manipulate computer keyboard and other office equipment
Verbally and effectively communicate utilizing face-to-face contact and telephones.