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POSITION TITLE: Summer Intensive Resident Advisor
DEPARTMENT: Summer Intensive Program  (Ages 13 - 17)
REPORTS TO: Manager of Artist Training

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

At Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, our purpose is to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance. We nurture diverse voices in contemporary dance, opening new pathways to growth, learning, and discovery in Chicago and worldwide.  

This is a seasonal, full-time position for our Teen Summer Intensive Programs in Chicago, IL, in partnership with Roosevelt University and Columbia College Chicago. We seek an experienced and responsible resident advisor (RA) to join Hubbard Street’s Summer Intensive Staff. The Summer Intensive RAs supervise up to 15 students between the ages of 13 and 17 during scheduled classes, lunch breaks, activities, and in the dormitory. RAs ensure that students are always safe, eating responsibly, and respecting all rules established by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the student dorms, and studio partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively build a welcoming community where every student feels they belong. Facilitate group activities, social events, and discussions that connect students, encouraging them to share their backgrounds, perspectives, and aspirations.
• Uphold program guidelines with empathy and respect, ensuring policies support a positive community where curiosity and artistic expression can flourish.
• Build supportive and professional relationships grounded in respect and encouragement that promote a sense of belonging.
• Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of each student by providing attentive supervision and creating a secure environment. Listen empathetically to student concerns and maintain a caring and open approach to addressing their needs.
• Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior in all interactions with students and HSDC staff. Uphold the program’s values through consistent, positive leadership, setting a standard of integrity and mutual respect for students to follow.
• Approach challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset, working collaboratively with students and staff to resolve conflicts or issues. Use creativity and compassion to find solutions that reflect the program’s commitment to artistry, belonging, and curiosity.
• Serve as a mentor and role model by acting as a reliable student resource, ensuring accessibility, approachability, and responsiveness. Provide guidance that is both empathetic and culturally sensitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hubbard Street prefers candidates with demonstrable experience advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants for the Summer Intensive Resident Advisor also must:

• Be available for the full program duration: Saturday, June 21 – Saturday, August 2, 2025, plus additional required trainings
• Be a minimum age of 21 and reside in the student dorms
• Have previous experience with students 13 - 17 years of age
• Be able to physically assist an injured student
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate alignment to HSDC’s core values: Artistry, Belonging, and Curiosity
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Interest in Arts, Education, or Youth Development
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities

DETAILS:

RAs will receive:

• A stipend of $3,900, allocated into weekly payments of $650.00
• Housing at the student dorms located in Chicago’s Loop
• Reimbursement for travel fees associated with student activities
• The opportunity to train with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Company Dancers and Leadership

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) references (.pdfs only) detailing your interest and qualifications to Krista Ellensohn, Manager of Training Operations, at intensives@hubbardstreetdance.com by EOB January 17, 2025. Please include SUMMER INTENSIVE RA in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization’s work.