Resident Advisor Job Description

Resident Advisor Job Description
Overview
As a Resident Advisor (RA), you are directly responsible for being a professional YoungArts
Ambassador, communicating with and mentoring the YoungArts finalists pre-YoungArts Week, and
for supervising and guiding the YoungArts Week participants through their week’s activities while
monitoring their behavior and whereabouts at all times. YoungArts Week participants are selected
from over 8,000 applicants that have applied to the program. Approximately 20 young artists from
each discipline (Dance, Music, Jazz, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts, Voice, Writing, and Cinematic
Arts) are invited to Miami to participate in a week-long series of events which include live auditions,
master classes, and enrichment and interdisciplinary activities. The Head Resident Advisor and
his/her assistant will lead and coordinate all Resident Advisor activities.
Job Description
• You are directly responsible for supervising and guiding the YoungArts Winners through
designated activities
• Your duties include monitoring Finalists’ behavior and whereabouts at all times
• You must maintain a role of authority throughout the event. Staff depends on you to be able
to handle situations that may arise and work together with staff on solutions
• You will work with the YoungArts Artistic Programs Staff on any requests needed to create a
positive environment for the attendees
• You may assist with any load-in, installation, strike, or deinstallation needed for the program
including workshop spaces, rehearsals, and master classes as needed
• You will perform nightly bed checks for Finalists at curfew
• You must attend a resident advisor meeting at the end of each night
• You are required to be present and ready to work 15 minutes before any transfer
• The Head Resident Advisor Team will lead and coordinate all Resident Advisor activities
Professional Service and Conduct
Confidentiality
Please be aware that at all times you represent YoungArts and its programs. You must conduct
yourself with utmost professionalism in your demeanor. As an RA you will be working with a diverse
group of artists at various professional stages of their careers. Your role may bring you within close
proximity of a local politician, a dignitary, patron, board member, or internationally acclaimed artist.
This role requires patience and the ability to work with many different personalities under tight
deadlines. Always remember to move forward with professionalism and respect for all.
It is imperative that you are vigilant as to the safety of the young artists and report any suspicious
activity to YoungArts Staff. Please keep your dialogue with the young artists at a professional level
at all times. Never discuss any rankings or the opinion of the judges with the Finalists at any time.
You are a liaison between YoungArts, the Panelists, the Discipline Coordinators, and the young
artists. You should be impartial and professional with respect to this role at all times.

You will have access to information about teaching artists, panelists, finalists, and other important
guests. You are not to share this information with anyone. You are not to give out any contact
information without explicit consent. If anyone is asking for direct contact information you should
direct them to call the YoungArts Headquarters.
Alcohol
There will be times and events during YoungArts Week when alcoholic beverages will be served.
Resident Advisors are not allowed to drink while on duty or in the presence of the young artists at
any time. Remember that all the young artists are below the legal age to drink alcoholic beverages.
Do not provide alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance to young artists.
Attire
While at YoungArts Week Resident Advisors are allowed to dress casually except for evening events
and the gala. All attendees should bring appropriate attire to attend all exhibitions/performances
and our annual Gala.
During YoungArts Week, Resident Advisors should wear clothing that is comfortable and practical for
work, but not distracting or offensive to others. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that
may be offensive to other attendees is unacceptable. Clothing that has the company logo is
encouraged. Sports team, university, and fashion brand names on clothing are generally acceptable.
Clothing that works well for the beach, yard work, dance clubs, exercise sessions, and sports contests
are not appropriate for a YoungArts Week. Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your
chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for YoungArts Week. Torn, dirty, or frayed
clothing is unacceptable.
Semi-formal and formal attire is acceptable for the Gala. For men, a dark suit is appropriate in the
absence of a tuxedo. Women can wear a nice dress or pant suit if you do not own formal attire.
Cell Phone Use
You will need to have access and use a cell phone during YoungArts Week. If you do not have a cell
phone, please advise YoungArts as soon as possible. If you do not already have an unlimited text plan
it is the preference of YoungArts that you switch your plan to unlimited texting for the employment
period. YoungArts will pay the difference in your bill if you do not usually subscribe to an unlimited
plan.