Lead Resident Assistant

Lead Resident Assistant Portland, OR Job Details Temporary | Seasonal $857 a week 8 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Delegation Full Job Description Position Reports to:

School Director & School Manager Position Type:

Seasonal/Temporary Compensation:

$857.00 per week, room and board at Portland State University, public transportation pass, admission to weekend excursions, ballet classes as schedule permits.

Dates of Employment:

June 20, 2026-August 1, 2026 Position Description Each summer, Oregon Ballet Theatre School hosts students from around the world at our six-week Summer Intensive program. Housing opportunities for students traveling to the area are provided at a local university and OBT is in search of Lead Resident Assistant for the dates of June 20, 2026-August 1, 2026. Lead Resident Assistants serve as leaders for the students in the Summer Housing Program connected to Oregon Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer Intensive. While their primary responsibility is the safety and well-being of the student body, their central focus is crafting an engaging and welcoming environment which considers and respects the needs of a diverse student population, many of whom may be away from home for the first time. It is helpful, though not necessary that individuals in the Lead Resident Assistant role have knowledge of dance training, with an understanding of summer camps and programs. OBT School OBT School is the official training ground of Oregon Ballet Theatre, located on the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. Students receive exemplary training from our world-class faculty, emphasizing pure classical technique. This experience is enhanced by invaluable opportunities to perform in fully staged productions at the Keller Auditorium alongside the professional dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre. Our Mission To foster an enduring appreciation for dance. Our Vision Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks to inspire the dancer in all of us through the power of movement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Job Duties/Competencies Create and maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing residential environment for all students. Manage regular communication between students and resident assistant staff. This includes checking students out and in for errands, meals, and weekend absences. As needed respond to communication from families of students. Work in conjunction with the school administrative staff to create rules and guidelines for Summer Intensive students. Ensure adherence to all Oregon Ballet Theatre's and Portland State University's policies and procedures. Collaborate with all Resident Assistants to create and implement activity schedules and structure of daily transportation schedules to and from the OBT studios. Organize and assign groups of students to each Resident Advisor. Collaborate with each Resident Assistant to implement RA schedules including on-call schedules, days off, and auxiliary studio and activity staffing. Communicate activity plans and budgets with OBT School manager and director (including weekend excursion plans and budgets and weeknight activity plans and needed supplies). Establish a common understanding of

Oregon Ballet Theatre and Portland State University:

conduct an orientation session for all resident students; review all resident regulations and schedules; familiarize students with campus facilities. Enforce disciplinary action as necessary, determined by Oregon Ballet Theatre and Portland State University's behavioral guidelines and the direction of the school administrative staff. Advocate for student comfort and safety with PSU Summer Housing & Conferences department. Assist with students checking in to and out from PSU's dormitory. This may include transporting students from and to the airport, meeting students at the airport, and escorting unaccompanied minors from and to airline gates as needed. Accompany students to all meals, events, and activities. No student under the age of 18 years old may remain unsupervised at any time. Establish a daily routine for the students in consultation with the school administrative staff. Institute engaging, informal activities for the students during evening hours. Be reasonably accommodated to students' activity requests, while exercising mature judgment. Communicate all issues or problems that arise and cannot be handled by the Resident Assistant to the school administrative staff in a timely manner. Escort students to and from OBT's auxiliary studio. Staff OBT's auxiliary studios as requested. May be required to transport students in a company vehicle on occasion. Qualifications Experience and/or Qualifications Experience with pre-professional ballet training and summer intensive programs. Experience with student housing programs preferred. Flexibility, positive attitude, and superior customer service. Exceptional moral character and an ability to lead by example. Exceptional communication skills. Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual. Prior experience in customer care and the supervision of students or children. Strong commitment to the protection and safety of minors. Attention to detail, highly responsible, strong work ethic, and excellent organizational skills. Ability to enforce disciplinary action. Candidates should be available for all six weeks of program. Must be 18 years of age or older by the program start date. Current CPR and first aid certification are preferred. Proof of auto insurance and copy of a current driver's or state license. Candidates will be subject to criminal background and motor vehicle check. Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, contact information, and three professional references to with a subject line stating the position you are applying for. About Oregon Ballet Theatre This is an exciting time to work at Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) - the nation's 20th largest classical ballet company. OBT is the largest professional dance company in Oregon, employing over 300 people and attracting artists from around the globe with our reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today, including our own Artistic Director, Dani Rowe. Our mission is dedicated to the vitality of, and access to, world-class ballet performance and training in our region. In addition to our 5-show main stage season, we introduce students to ballet and the importance of lifelong movement through our education and community engagement programs, and we train dancers from three years old to 80 years old through the professional and recreational classes at the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Many of our students go on to successful professional careers at companies including the Joffrey, the Dutch National Ballet, and within our own organization.