Resident Assistant

About GIV

Do you have a passion for empowering young people and fostering a supportive community? The Governor's Institutes of Vermont (GIV) is on the lookout for energetic and proactive Resident Assistants for all of our Institutes.

At GIV, we offer transformative summer enrichment experiences on college campuses for Vermont high school students. From the Arts to Technology & Design, our programs inspire students to think deeply and dream big. In fact, 88% of our alumni (up to 30 years later!) report GIV was one of the most important experiences of their teenage years. We're dedicated to making these world-class opportunities accessible to students from all backgrounds.

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If you love creating community, inspiring youth, and thrive in a student-centered environment, we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will be organized, empathetic, and bring a great sense of humor to our team.

The Governor's Institutes of Vermont is seeking energetic and empathetic Resident Assistants (RAs). The RAs help to create a vibrant, supportive, and compelling environment for students. As a Resident Assistant, you'll be part of the team of on-site staff members ensuring the well-being and safety of the students during our intensive summer Institutes. You'll be an integral part of a close-knit community, fostering a supportive and healthy environment where young people can flourish.

serve as mentors, community builders, and role models for students during the Institute. Living on campus throughout the program, RAs foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential environment that supports students’ personal and social growth. They lead group check-ins, organize activities, encourage peer connection, and uphold Institute policies to ensure a positive living and learning experience. This is a live-in leadership role requiring enthusiasm, responsibility, and collaboration to help deliver a holistic and memorable Institute experience for all participants.

This role’s focus is supervising and supporting the students in all aspects of their GIV experience. Ideal candidates will have experience working with teenagers, building community, and demonstrating leadership within a student-centered environment.

• Serve as a mentor and positive role model by showing energy and enthusiasm for student engagement
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive living environment by modeling and maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Lead group check-ins and encourage participation and peer connection
• Help create a safe residential environment by enforcing Institute rules and policies
• Help students navigate new experiences, such as roommate conflict
• Effectively plan and lead student life activities, including games and social events
• Support holistic Institute experience alongside other staff members
• Live on campus for the entire Institute

• Experience in working with teenagers, building community, and demonstrating leadership within a student-centered environment
• The ability to engage with and inspire students of different backgrounds
• Experience organizing activities or community-building initiatives for teenagers
• Energy and motivation to invest in young people and their dreams
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to give and receive thoughtful feedback
• The flexibility to pivot when needed and take in feedback
• Already celebrated their 21st birthday
• A valid driver’s license
• A sense of humor!