Residence Hall Assistant (Performing and Visual Arts)/Summer Employment Job at C

The Performing and Visual Arts department’s mission is to expand the lives of our audience (and employees) within and beyond the Institution’s gates through the power of the performing and visual arts. The Performing and Visual Arts Resident Assistant team members support the department operations through inspiring, stimulating, and fostering the growth of our pre-professional students. The team of Residence Assistants in each dormitory consists of a Director, Assistant Director, four Residence Assistants and a Resident Nurse. Residence Assistants must be at least age 18. Commitment to work at least seven weeks is required. Seasonal employment (summer).

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this salaried position is $1,165/week for up to 9 weeks (starting on June 18).

About Your Work Day

• Creates a comfortable, safe and supportive atmosphere.
• Assist residents with getting settled into the residence hall.
• Provides orientation to residents on Chautauqua Institution, on-grounds facilities and programs.
• Enforce policies appropriate to the resident’s age group in a fair and consistent manner.
• Serve as the primary resource to address needs, problems and emergencies.
• The Resident Assistant is scheduled on a 24-hour rotated duty basis.
• Ensures the assigned floor and surrounding area is quiet after 11:00 p.m.
• Supervision of residence halls occurs daily during the following hours:
  • Residents under age 18: 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Residents over age 18: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Curfew checks are completed daily at 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Will cover a central office telephone on weekends on a rotating schedule. Counselors in Lincoln Dorm, Bellinger North, Bellinger West and Bellinger East cover the central office phone on a nightly basis on a rotating schedule.
• May include trips to local stores, pharmacies etc. Mileage is reimbursed.

Special Requirements

• • Chautauqua conducts pre-employment criminal background checks on Resident Hall Assistants at Bellinger Hall Dorms. Offers of employment will be contingent on the completion of the required check.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

The Resident Assistant is scheduled on a 24-hour rotated duty basis.

About Living on the Grounds

Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer-provided or employer-assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.

This position offers employer-provided housing within the residence hall. Resident Assistants have their own room and bathroom.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution’s office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.

Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Joining Our Talent Community

Join our talent community online at CHQ.org/employment. You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ.org and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.org.