Computer Science: Residential Assistant (RA) @UPenn

Position Summary

Are you a high-energy college student or recent graduate looking for an awesome residential summer camp job in Philadelphia? You've just found it! BOLD Summers is hiring motivated individuals to be Residential Assistants (Counselors) who live on campus with the students and are responsible for the residential life component of the PACT program.

Staff and students live in the dorms on the University of Pennsylvania's campus in Philadelphia.

Join our mission-driven team for five weeks of fun, hard work, trips, and travel, making friends for life and helping high school students from all over the world have their best summer, too! Our staff members are expected to make a positive impact on the students in their care.

Our comprehensive training and orientation will equip you to do that well!

Why BOLD Summers?


* Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of teens while receiving comprehensive training and support.


* Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.


* Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.


* Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by BOLD Core Values.

Extra Perks:


* Housing and meals: These are included and covered in your agreement.


* Transportation: Once you’ve arrived in Philadelphia, our team will pick you up from Philadelphia International Airport or 30^th Street Station.


* Gym Stipend: Residential staff are provided a gym reimbursement stipend


* Global team: Our residential teams consist of members from multiple countries and states


* Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network. 


* Weekend Trips: As part of your chaperone duties, you will visit tourist attractions on the East Coast and popular Philadelphia locations.

Position Scope


* Staff will arrive on Friday, June 20, 2025, by 12:00 PM EST for check-in at the University of Pennsylvania.

The BOLD Summers team delivers orientation, training, and equipping.

Staff are required to stay for the duration of the program, including July 4th, and will depart on the morning of July 26


* Staff will have two half days off during week 1, a full day off during weeks 2 and 3, and two half days off in week 4.

Additionally, staff will have allocated time slots of time off during each day


* Student arrival is Wednesday, June 25, and student departure is Friday, July 26 (4 weeks).

Requirements


* Age Requirements: Minimum age is twenty (20) years old.


* Education: Must be either in college or recently graduated


* Experience: Prior experience working with teenagers; examples include but are not limited to teaching, coaching, tutoring, summer camp counselor


* Safety & Supervision: Chaperoning groups of 10 or more students for at least eight city blocks to and from their academic program buil...