Chinese Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Summer Camp Program Leadership team at Concordia Language Villages, the employee helps shape language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting other staff members. Working closely with Village leadership, the employee helps develop educational programs, coordinate cultural activities, mentor staff, and foster a welcoming camp community. Opportunities include Team Lead, Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Non-Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Adventure Day Camp Coordinator, and Assistant Dean.

The role is seasonal and temporary, based in Bemidji, Minnesota, for summer 2027. Work may be scheduled up to seven days per week. Residential shifts are 14–16 hours per day, in addition to overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The position requires living in community housing and participating in Village life. The minimum salary is $450 per week.

The work centers on supporting a youth-focused language and cultural immersion program. The employee speaks the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible, collaborates with the dean on pre-summer planning, organizes proficiency-based villager placement, participates in Village activities, and supervises, trains, and coaches staff under the dean’s direction. The employee serves as a positive role model for villagers, including in target-language use.

Requirements

• Previous Concordia Language Villages experience as a staff member or participant.
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the target language with adults and children.
• Ability to resolve conflicts as a skilled leader.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years of age.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal Village 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.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record (all positions).
• Teaching licensure (Credit Facilitator).

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children (villagers) and staff members as much as possible.
• Collaborate with the dean to develop and implement pre-summer planning and preparation.
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-based villager placement process.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Under the dean’s direction, supervise staff members, assist with staff training, and coach staff.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Read the Staff Handbook and other materials before arriving at the Village.
• Attend orientation before the first session, as designated by the staff agreement.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
• Live in assigned community housing and use shared bathroom facilities as required by the position.
• Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive to villagers’ health and welfare.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• 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: Manager