Teen Residential & Activity Director

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camp at Harvard University seeks an organized, outgoing, and dependable Teen Residential & Activity Director for a live-in, full-time seasonal role. This position oversees teen campers’ residential life and activities, supervises Camp Counselors, plans social outings, and ensures a safe, structured, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include night check-ins, morning departures, activity planning, Camp Counselor hiring/training, and supporting campus transportation logistics.

Effective Dates: Part-Time (ASAP), Full-Time Seasonal (6/16/2025 – 8/13/2025)

Representative Responsibilities

• Lead the full RA lifecycle: recruiting, hiring, training, onboarding, and supervising live-in Camp Counselors.
• Develop and implement clear safety and social guidelines to ensure a secure and supportive residential environment.
• Plan, book, and oversee all social activities, including evening events and weekend outings that encourage community-building and provide breaks from classroom instruction.
• Manage the activity budget, including sourcing cost-effective or free options (e.g., hikes, beach days).
• Ensure all campers are accounted for at nightly check-ins and depart on time each morning for campus shuttles.
• Mediate student interpersonal issues and support resolution with discretion and professionalism.
• Communicate student behavior or well-being concerns to the Director of Youth Programs promptly.
• Coordinate transportation logistics in partnership with the Equipment and TA Manager, including campus shuttles, airport pickups, and off-site events.
• Collaborate with the Director of Youth Programs to schedule RA support for key events like registration, orientation, and graduation.
• Create and manage detailed RA schedules aligned with camper needs and program timelines.
• Maintain open communication channels with department leadership and support staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Support program logistics.
• Review and approve biweekly RA timesheets for payroll processing.
• Remain on call throughout the program duration, including weekends, to respond to emergencies and oversee residential operations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Committed to mentoring youth and fostering their creative growth.
• Strong leadership, mediation, and interpersonal skills to support staff and resolve camper issues.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
• Experienced in planning and coordinating safe, engaging events and activities.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with strong time-management skills.
• Calm and responsive in emergencies, always prioritizing camper safety.
• Strategic and proactive in addressing logistical and operational challenges.
• Clear and professional communicator; collaborates well with students, staff, faculty, and vendors.
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented in response to last-minute changes.
• Valid driver’s license required.
  
  
  

Experience, Education, Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 2 years of experience in facilities management, event coordination, or a similar role within an academic setting.
  
  
  

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.