Work for Us!
SPEND AN INCREDIBLE
SUMMER WITH US
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders? Do you have a desire to make a positive impact on young mind? If so, we invite you to be part of our dynamic summer team! BOLD Summers is looking for mission-driven individuals to join us for an incredible summer as a Residential Counselor on one of our sites.
What you'll do
- Create a safe and supportive living environment for our student participants
- Mentor and guide students to foster personal growth
- Assist with academic logistics to ensure a smooth process
- Organize and participate in evening programs
- Coordinate and participate in weekend trips
Experience Your Summer at THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who possess:
- Experience in working with and supporting youth
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- An ability to create a safe, positive, and inclusive community
- A background or interest in education and mentorship
- A flexible and adaptable attitude to ensure a memorable summer experience for all
TYPICAL DAY AS A RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Morning
- Morning check-in to ensure students are ready for their academic day.
- Walk students to on-campus cafeteria for breakfast.
- Return to the residence hall for a morning team meeting and brainstorm the day’s “to-do”s.
- Part of the staff will take their daily time off in the morning.
Lunch
- Enjoy your lunch hour from over 15 dining options around campus
- Staff members receive a cash stipend to offset dining costs for the summer
- Select from restaurants, cafes, healthy take-out options or the incredible line up of food trucks that park on the main streets
Afternoon
- Plan and complete any tasks for the evening activities and upcoming needs.
- Participate in staff check-in meetings.
- Welcome students back to the residence and staff areas throughout/near the residence halls during student free time.
- Part of the staff will take their daily time off in the afternoon.
Evening
- Walk students to the cafeteria for dinner or local restaurants near campus.
- Plan, participate, and facilitate evening activity/trip & staff check-in meetings.
- Host a nightly check-in meeting before curfew with students.
- After curfew, walk the residence hall to make sure noise levels are respectful and students are safe in the rooms.
STAFF PHOTO GALLERY
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
- Minimum age of 20 years old
- Must be either in college, just graduated, or recently working
- Have prior experience working with teens
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours (morning, nights, and weekends) and live on-campus
- Complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by BOLD Summers and the state of Pennsylvania
WHY SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH US
Joining our team as a Residential Counselor offers numerous benefits
- Competitive compensation
- On-Campus housing and meals provided
- Gym reimbursement stipend
- Opportunities to travel on the weekend
- A fun and supportive team environment
- Develop transferable leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making skills
- Create friendships and meaningful impact with students and staff members from all over the world
- Our programs are nonstop fun – on the weekends we visit New York City, Washington DC, Ocean City, NJ, Hershey Park, The Philadelphia Zoo and more!
There are not many experiences out there that can offer a combination of interactive on the job training, quality relational building and an all around unforgettable summer experience all put together in an unassuming title as residential counselor. Try it and your life will be impacted by the most captivating memories you will never forget.
JUDE K.
Residential Director
