Bilingual Assistant in Russian (Summer 2027 LSR004)

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian is hiring a temporary Bilingual Assistant for its summer 2027 session at Middlebury College in Vermont. The program combines cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Bilingual Summer Staff support the academic and non-academic operations of the School, provide language, co-curricular, and residential support to students, help manage School operations alongside the Assistant and Associate Directors and Director, and collaborate with faculty to support students’ language acquisition. The position serves as an in-language point of contact for students and faculty, supports students’ language practice and adherence to the Language Pledge, and provides residential and non-academic support. It also involves organizing cultural events and activities, providing technology and communications support, and administering the School office. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefits position. Lodging and a complete meal plan are provided in addition to salary. The listed hourly rates are $17.57 for Bilingual Assistant and $20.68 for Lead Bilingual Assistant.

Requirements

Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English, both oral and written.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work with people of all ages and levels, including students, professionals, and colleagues.
Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility while also working collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty and maintain knowledge of the program, campus resources, and policies.
Engage with students outside class—in meals, activities, dorms, offices, and social spaces—to provide language practice, encouragement, and support.
Support students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learning environment.
Represent School administration in dorms and social spaces, especially on evenings and weekends; reside in dorms, provide guidance and non-academic support, and monitor adherence to the Language Pledge.
Respond to student and faculty emergencies and urgent situations, and direct people to appropriate academic and non-academic offices and resources.
Facilitate the School’s cultural program and liaise with campus offices and services.
Design, plan, and implement school-wide cultural events; design and lead regular co-curricular activities.
Assist faculty, guests, and the director with lectures, performances, and other events, and coordinate inter-school activities.
Provide general IT support for faculty, guests, and students using School and personal devices.
Manage circulation of School technology, equipment, and the film archive.
Provide technical support at events, including audiovisual support for lectures and sound and light design for staged performances, as well as classroom technical support requested by faculty.
Communicate with students and faculty through email, websites, social media, print media, and announcements.
Design and edit web content, especially instructional in-language sites.
Develop media content and distribute publications such as calendars, newspapers, posters, and event programs.
Manage photography and videography; edit photo and video content and prepare slideshows, photo exhibits, and event videos.
Administer the School office, serve as an in-language point of contact for drop-in assistance, and schedule events and activities.