Resident Assistants

Carnegie Hall•New York, NY

1d•$910•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Hall seeks Resident Assistants for its three national youth ensembles. A group of student musicians from a wide range of backgrounds will be chosen via a highly selective application/audition process to participate in a tuition-free instrumental training program, culminating in performances at Carnegie Hall and on tour. Key responsibilities include: RAs will serve as crucial liaisons between NYO participants (ages 14 – 19) and the program’s administrative and artistic staff, to enhance each student’s experience and to help ensure their physical and mental well-being. RAs will live in close proximity to students during their training residency at Purchase College, State University of New York, and throughout a concert tour. Each RA will have direct responsibility for a group of about 11-16 students for the duration of the program. RAs are expected to assist NYO staff in conveying and implementing established policies, addressing student concerns, resolving conflicts, supervising recreational/social activities, and carrying out operational and production elements of the residency and tour. RAs are asked to initiate response to emergencies, monitor and report on student behavior, maintain confidentiality of medical or other personal information. They will play a key role in shaping the experience of students on tour and will be expected to assist their group with the logistics of the tour party’s travel, hotel, meal, and sight-seeing arrangements.

Requirements

21 years of age and older
Significant prior supervisory experience with teenage students (as a resident assistant, camp counselor, classroom teacher, or comparable)
Possess a high degree of personal responsibility, sensitivity to and interest in other people, and a proven ability to troubleshoot
Have excellent leadership and communication skills, along with the capacity to serve as positive role models
Must have a valid passport and US citizenship or permanent residency

Nice To Haves

A driver’s license (with a clean driving record) is desirable
An active interest in classical and/or jazz music is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as crucial liaisons between NYO participants (ages 14 – 19) and the program’s administrative and artistic staff
Enhance each student’s experience and to help ensure their physical and mental well-being
Live in close proximity to students during their training residency at Purchase College, State University of New York, and throughout a concert tour
Have direct responsibility for a group of about 11-16 students for the duration of the program
Assist NYO staff in conveying and implementing established policies, addressing student concerns, resolving conflicts, supervising recreational/social activities, and carrying out operational and production elements of the residency and tour
Initiate response to emergencies, monitor and report on student behavior, maintain confidentiality of medical or other personal information
Play a key role in shaping the experience of students on tour and will be expected to assist their group with the logistics of the tour party’s travel, hotel, meal, and sight-seeing arrangements.