Residency Assistant – Global Innovation Race 2025
Digital Media Academy’s Global Innovation Race is a premier program that ignites creativity and innovation in students from around the world by immersing them in a dynamic, AI-powered learning experience. Our program attracts students who want to design solutions that tackle global challenges using human-centered design thinking and cutting-edge technology.
As a Residency Assistant for Digital Media Academy’s Global Innovation Race, you will be instrumental in creating an environment where students can explore, innovate, and collaborate on real-world challenges. Your responsibilities will focus on safeguarding and enhancing social interaction during critical hours from roughly 5-10 pm and 7-10 am. This includes ensuring students’ safety and well-being while fostering opportunities for meaningful engagement. Your proactive approach ensures students have the support and resources necessary to thrive during their immersive learning experience.
Job Type: Full-time, in-person (July 21-31) in UC Berkeley
Salary: Commensurate with experience, $20 USD/hr
What you will be responsible for:
- Working as part of the Residency Team to ensure a smooth and successful evening residency experience for participating students, chaperones, and other staff members during Global Innovation Race.
- Following and upholding all Digital Media Academy policies and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding while at Global Innovation Race.
- Fostering a vibrant community atmosphere among students, chaperones, and staff, ensuring inclusivity and support while overseeing the execution of evening social activities. These may include fireside chats, team-building exercises, and other social events to empower students to develop their relationship-building skills and forge lasting connections.
- Cultivating a learning atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their relationship-building skills through organizing and facilitating our Fireside Chats Series and leading team-building and social activities.
- Delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and program partners, promptly addressing any inquiries or concerns that may arise.
- Working with the Residency Team to ensure daily transportation to and from Stanford University and other related program sites is conducted timely and efficiently.
- Collaborating closely with the UC Berkeley accommodation staff to ensure that students have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable living experience, addressing any accommodation-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Facilitating clear and effective communication among program staff and group chaperones, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment conducive to achieving program goals and objectives.
Who you are:
- You have prior experience in overnight residential programs.
- You have experience working with students, ages 13-17, from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- You have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- You have a passion for education, innovation, and social impact, with a desire to empower the next generation of global leaders.
- You are authorized to work in the state of California, United States.
Position requirements and commitments:
- Able to work full-time on-site from July 21-31 in UC Berkeley
- Required to stay at UC Berkeley during the program’s duration with check-in on July 21st and departure on July 31st.
- Flexible with work hours, as the position will require overseeing evening activities and weekend excursions.
- Breakfast and Dinner provided
- The selected candidate must undergo a Fingerprint Criminal Records Check and complete all compensated pre-program training and onboarding, including CPR certification, Child Safeguarding, and virtual and on-site Training.
Why work with DMA
We believe that innovation is key to success in a digital future. We are committed to providing cutting-edge STEAM programs and experiences around the world, inside and outside the classroom.
Our vision is to empower schools, educators, and students globally with innovative world-class STEAM programs that inspire creativity, cultivate critical thinking, and instill 21st-century skills.
As the Residency Assistant for the Global Innovation Race 2025, you will play a crucial role in supporting this vision by creating an environment where students can feel safe to explore, innovate, and collaborate on real-world challenges.
To apply
We’re committed to creating a skilled and diverse workforce.
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please use this form to submit your application, we look forward to hearing from you!
