Arabic Summer Camp Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arabic Summer Camp Counselor helps create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota. Working with other staff, the counselor leads activities, introduces villagers to Arabic language and cultural traditions, and helps foster a welcoming and supportive camp community. The position is seasonal, temporary, full-time, and residential during Summer 2027. The schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. Minimum salary is $325 per week.

Counselors live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team, use the target language as much as possible, and participate in the community’s daily activities. The role also includes assisting with light cleaning and maintaining a safe, hygienic Village environment. Staff must attend orientation before their first session and remain one day after their final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Requirements

• Completed two years of language study or equivalent fluency.
• Broad knowledge of the culture and activities associated with Arabic.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a residential, community-oriented camp environment.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to perform job responsibilities in a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs while maintaining a youth-centered program.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• Staff applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years old; applicants must be at least 16 to be considered for a staff position.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children.
• Previous attendance or work experience at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp.

Responsibilities

• Speak Arabic with villagers and other staff members as much as possible.
• Teach language through activities such as art, sports, traditional culture, and interactive lessons.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities that help create a cabin community.
• Live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision, including overnight residential supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of cabins, bathrooms, activity areas, and other parts of the Village with villagers and the counseling team.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend designated orientation before the first session.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village during the session.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Model appropriate behavior, support villagers’ health and welfare, and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment.
• Meals provided during residential employment.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed