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American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world. Since its founding season in 1940, ABT’s mission has been to create, present, preserve, and extend the incredible repertoire of classical dancing for the widest possible audience. Headquartered in New York City, ABT is the only cultural institution of its size and stature to extensively tour, enchanting audiences for eight decades in 50 U.S. states, 45 countries, and over 480 cities worldwide. ABT’s repertoire includes full-length classics from the nineteenth century, the finest works from the early twentieth century, and acclaimed contemporary masterpieces. In 2006, by an act of Congress, ABT was designated “America’s National Ballet Company®.”

The Resident Assistant’s primary responsibilities are geared towards serving and enhancing the living experience of all ABT JKO School residential students and ensuring their safety and well-being at a dorm in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. Resident Assistants share responsibilities for supervising approximately 40 ABT JKO School Pre-Professional Division students (ages 15-19) and up to 12 ABT Studio Company dancers (ages 17-21). The positions require living on the premises for the entire 2024-2025 season (September through May). Housing in a single room, with an in-suite bathroom and access to shared kitchen, gym, and laundry facilities plus other common areas , will be provided, along with a stipend. In an emergency or planned absence, RAs may be asked to substitute for one another

The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, detail-oriented, and will have strong communication skills and the ability to interface with a wide variety of individuals. The Resident Assistant position requires a high level of professionalism, good instincts, confidentiality, positive energy, and a can-do attitude. Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.

Note: This is not a full-time position and candidates are encouraged to pursue daytime employment or education while in this role.