Resident Counselor

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association • Los Angeles, CA

330d • $18

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 25th - August 13th in 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 and 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 25th - August 13th, 2025. The Resident Counselor will report directly to the Residential Life Managers and Culture and Residential Life Director. Resident counselors will have mandatory training sessions before the festival in person from July 25th- July 27th and virtually at various points before the festival. This position will include evening and weekend responsibilities. This is a live-on campus position at Cal State Fullerton in Fullerton, CA during the festival dates of July 25th - August 13th, 2025.

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
• 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
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification required, session to be held upon arrival as needed

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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• All flights, lodging, meals, and transportation will be provided by the LA Phil

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries