Residential Advisor/Camp Counselor

Residential Advisor/Camp Counselor

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Los Angeles - Burbank, CA 91505

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Seasonal Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Education

Description

About The Role:

Looking for a fun, fast-paced summer job where you can make a real impact? The New York Film Academy's Summer Camp in LA is hiring Camp Counselors to mentor and supervise teen storytellers ages 14–17. You'll live in the hotel with the students, lead them around the city, plan awesome activities, and help create a safe, creative, and memorable camp experience. It's part camp counselor, part city guide, and part resident mentor—all rolled into one unforgettable summer.

What You'll Do:

• Be a positive role model and support system for campers
• Lead student groups to classes and activities via transportation and on foot
• Help prep the dorms: decorate, stock supplies, and welcome new arrivals
• Run weekly student check-ins/checkouts
• Plan and lead evening and weekend activities and events
• Enforce NYFA rules, curfew, and perform nightly room checks
• Do dorm rounds and health & safety inspections
• Participate in on-call duty rotation
• Spend time at the school during class hours to help students with non-academic aspects of their day
• Attend daily team meetings and assist with administrative tasks as needed
• Additional tasks and shifts as deemed necessary by Supervisor

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Interested in mentoring youth and fostering their creative growth.

Experience working with teens in a camp, school, or similar setting

Great communication, leadership, and people skills

Cool under pressure—able to think on your feet and adapt quickly

Team player who's energetic, reliable, and professional

Familiarity with LA

Comfortable walking/standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs

Able to take feedback and maintain a high level of professionalism

Familiarity with Google Suite or spreadsheets (XLS) preferred

Valid Driver's License

Background in film, acting, or the arts is a plus

Commitment:

Must be available full-time from June 24 – August 8, 2026

Live-in, hotel housing provided

One WEEKDAY off per week; weekends required

No vacation or leave during program dates; schedule conflicts must be disclosed in advance

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience working with kids or teens strongly preferred

Background in visual or performing arts a plus

Bachelor's degree or in progress

Must be organized, dependable, and a strong communicator

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.