What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Resident Advisor (2025) position at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre?
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Summer Resident Advisor
REPORTS TO : Summer Program Director
DATE : Feb 2025
DEPARTMENT : School
STATUS : Full-time, Exempt
STIPEND : $525 per week. Additional compensation includes living accommodations and meals. A total of 8 positions are available.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been Pittsburgh's premier professional ballet company since 1969. Today, PBT is a nationally recognized ballet company of 36 professional dancers, a training institution for over 1,200 students of all ages, and an incubator for education and accessibility programs in classrooms, libraries and community centers throughout the region. The company, under the leadership of artistic director Adam W. McKinney and executive director Nicholas Dragga, performs a wide-ranging repertoire of classical ballets, contemporary masterworks and new commissions in nearly 50 performances annually. We are a team of artists, innovators, educators, creatives, leaders and doers. We aim to put our people first, celebrate diversity and inspire the region through our work.
POSITION SUMMARY
PBT is seeking responsible, engaging and enthusiastic live-in individuals to provide a supportive and safe environment for 130 ballet students ages 12-20, residing at Chatham University residence halls. Resident advisors serve as the firs point of contact for residents and work to build and inclusive community through advisement, program planning and consistent communication. Each RA will have one day off per week. There are two types of positions available : 7-week RAs will work at both Company Experience and ISP and 5-week RAs will work at ISP only.
Key Responsibilities :
- Build community among residents
- Maintain resident safety and security in the residence halls, at PBT Studios, and during off-campus excursions
- Plan and facilitate fun and engaging activities
- Clearly and consistently enforce PBT School, University, and residence hall policies
- Communicate with parents / guardians
- Mediate issues such as roommate conflicts, competitiveness, and homesickness
- Respond to crisis situations and alert appropriate staff members
- Supervise hallways, studios, and common areas on-site at PBT to ensure student safety and timeliness.
- Serve as chaperone during off-campus excursions
- Serve on an on-duty and on-call coverage rotation, including both day and night shifts. The R.A. on-duty is required to remain in the residence hall.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR : PBT is looking for responsible and student-focused Resident Advisors who embody its core values : Respect each other and embrace our diversity, work hard with integrity and passion, collaborate to ignite new possibilities, and innovate at every level within our organization.
Resident Advisors should demonstrate the following skills and qualities :
A Summer Program Director will be selected from all applicants. In order to be considered for this position you must have experience doing this work or similar. The Summer Program Director must be available for all seven weeks. The summer program director will receive additional compensation up to $750 / week depending on experience.
WHY PBT?
The dates for this position are either June 4-July 26 or June 18July 26, depending on whether the individual participates in Company Experience. This position is a temporary position located in Pittsburgh, Pa. Remote work is not offered for this position.
This is an advertisement for employment and does not capture every duty and expectation of this position. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We will help ensure a comfortable and positive interview experience for applicants. Please let us know how we can accommodate you. Interviews will be held via Zoom.
Salary : $525 - $750
