Resident Counselor, YOLA National Festival

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Counselor, reporting to the Residential Life Managers and Culture and Residential Life Director, is a part-time non-exempt, seasonal position from July 31st – August 11th Los Angeles, CA. Resident Counselors are responsible for the supervision of YOLA National Festival musicians during their residential life experience. Resident Counselors will also serve as mentors and liaisons between YOLA National Festivals participants and administrative staff to enhance each participant’s experience. All flights, lodging, meals, and transportation will be provided by the LA Phil. Resident Counselors will need to be fully available from July 31st – August 11th, 2026. The Resident Counselor will report directly to the Residential Life Managers and Culture and Residential Life Director. Resident counselors will have the following mandatory trainings: Virtually at various points before the festival CPR / First Aid Certification completed before the festival Sexual harassment, workplace violence, mandatory reporting course completed before the festival -July 31st – August 2nd, 2026before the festival in person This position will include evening and weekend responsibilities. This is a live-on campus position at a Los Angeles location during the festival dates of July 31st – August 11th, 2026.

Requirements

Experience working with young people ages 12-18
Possess a high degree of personal responsibility, sensitivity to and interest in other people, and a proven ability to troubleshoot
Must adhere to the highest standards of role-modeling and positive behaviors around and toward staff, participants and faculty
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion
Must escalate any identified problems or concerns to the Residential Life Managers, Culture and Residence Life Director, or to the YOLA National Manager in a timely manner
First Aid, CPR and AED certification required, session to be held upon arrival as needed
Must maintain and report accurate hours worked
Must be fully vaccinated; booster is highly encouraged
Must be at least 21 years or older at the time of the festival

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young people from diverse communities preferred
Background in music preferred, but not required
Driver's license preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Supervise an assigned group of 8-10 participants for the duration of the festival, and specifically during their Residential Life experience
Reside in dorms within proximity to participants
Implement lights out and take daily attendance
Escort participants to meals and activities as needed
Serve as the main point of contact for all participants in their care and ensure they have a positive experience
Ensure all participants in their care are well-cared for and serve as the primary advocate for their group
Lead and supervise assigned participant groups on off-campus field trips, ensuring safety and accountability
Respond to participant medical needs and communicate effectively with the on-site nurse when required
Work with Residential Life Managers to implement safety and security protocols
Support Residential Life Managers in conveying and implementing established policies, addressing participant concerns, and resolving conflicts
Implement, support, and/or supervise recreational and social activities
Contribute to building an environment of relationships filled with trust, caring, respect, and support; be an empathetic listener, supportive responder, and seeker of help
Ability to actively track and ensure participant safety and whereabouts throughout the residential period
Assist YOLA National Festival staff in executing logistics related to participants’ travel, lodging, meal, and other arrangements
Assist in operational and production elements of the festival
Additional duties related to COVID-19 protocols and policies may be necessary
Other duties as assigned