Teen Camp Counselor & Residential Advisor

Looking for a fun fast-paced summer job where you can make a real impact The New York Film Academys Summer Camp in New York City is hiring Camp Counselors to mentor and supervise teen storytellers ages 1417. Youll live in the dorms with the students lead them around the city plan awesome activities and help create a safe creative and memorable camp experience. Its part camp counselor part city guide and part resident mentorall rolled into one unforgettable summer.

COMMITMENT:

• Must be available seasonal full-time fromJune 23 August 8 2026
• Live-in dorm housing provided
• One WEEKDAY off per week; weekends required
• No vacation or leave during program dates; schedule conflicts must be disclosed in advance

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Be a positive role model and support system for campers
• Lead student groups to classes and activities on foot and via subway
• 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

WHAT WERE 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 whos energetic reliable and professional
• Familiarity with New York City
• 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
• Background in film acting or the arts is a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience working with kids or teens strongly preferred
• Background in visual or performing arts a plus
• Bachelors 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.