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About Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and YOLA. Resident Counselor - YOLA National Festival Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Residential Life Manager(s), Culture and Residential Life Director, YOLA National Manager About the YOLA Program: YOLA, a music education program of the LA Phil, provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this access, YOLA strives to support young people to leverage their learned skills and artistic identities and create transformational change for themselves and their communities. About the YOLA National Festival (YNF): An intensive summer orchestra program with a focus on rigorous artistic development, the YOLA National Festival is for young musicians from Sistema-inspired programs and programs similarly invested in youth and community development through music. Serving over 170 musicians ages 12-18 from El Sistema-inspired programs throughout the United States, participants will perform as part of this top-tier national youth orchestra. Musicians will convene for up to 14 days of learning with the festivals world-renowned faculty, guest artists, and conductors. All travel, lodging, and meals are provided at no cost for participating musicians. The YOLA National Festival will be housed on the campus of Cal State Fullerton with engagements at the Beckmen YOLA Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl. Position Summary: The Resident Counselor, reporting to the Residential Life Managers and Culture and Residential Life Director, is a part-time non-exempt, seasonal position from July 25th August 13th in Los Angeles, CA. Resident Counselors are responsible for the supervision of YOLA National Festival musicians during their residential life experience. Resident Counselors will also serve as mentors and liaisons between YOLA National Festival participants and administrative staff to enhance each participants experience. All flights, lodging, meals, and transportation will be provided by the LA Phil. Resident Counselors will need to be fully available from July 25th August 13th, 2025. This position will include evening and weekend responsibilities. This is a live-on campus position at Cal State Fullerton during the festival dates. Responsibilities: Supervision Supervise an assigned group of 8-10 participants for the duration of the festival. Reside in dorms within proximity to participants. Implement lights out and take daily attendance. Escort participants to meals and activities as needed. Serve as the main point of contact for all participants in their care. Ensure all participants are well-cared for and advocate for their group. Safety Work with Residential Life Managers to implement safety and security protocols. Support Residential Life Managers in conveying policies and resolving conflicts. Implement and supervise recreational and social activities. Build an environment of trust and support; be an empathetic listener. Operations and Production Assist YOLA National Festival staff in executing logistics related to participants travel, lodging, meals, and other arrangements. Assist in operational and production elements of the festival. Experience working with young people ages 12-18. Possess a high degree of personal responsibility and sensitivity to others. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must adhere to high standards of role-modeling and positive behavior. Experience working with young people from diverse communities preferred. Background in music preferred, but not required. Driver's license preferred, but not required. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required. Must be fully vaccinated; booster is highly encouraged. Must be at least 21 years or older at the time of the festival. Position Expectations: Be an active and participatory member of the YOLA National team. Attend meetings related to events and projects. Complete tasks within established time frames. Ability to work with multiple priorities. Maintain professionalism and embrace serving as a representative of the festival. An Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Afternoon shift,

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