Danish Summer Camp Counselor

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Camp Counselor at Concordia Language Villages, you help create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people. Working with a team of staff, you lead activities, introduce villagers to language and cultural traditions, and foster a welcoming, supportive camp community. Activities may include games, outdoor adventures, music, art, and everyday Village life. Counselors live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision. The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time during Summer 2027, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Minimum salary is $325 per week. Counselors are expected to use Danish with villagers and staff as much as possible, participate fully in Village life, and help maintain a safe, hygienic environment. Staff also attend orientation, assist with Village setup and upkeep, follow personnel policies and assigned responsibilities, live in gender-assigned communal housing, 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 Danish culture and activities.
At least 18 years of age.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Maturity and good judgment.
Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
Adaptability in changing situations.
Ability to work in a busy, noisy, communal environment with emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out job responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
At least 18 years of age if not a United States citizen.

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 Danish with children (“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 to create a cabin community.
Live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision.
Assist with light cleaning of the Village site, including cabins, bathrooms, and activity areas, alongside villagers and the counseling team.
Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
Read and follow personnel policies and the responsibilities for the assigned area.
Read the Staff Handbook and other provided 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 during sessions.
Live in assigned community housing and use shared bathroom facilities.
Model behavioral standards 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.
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.

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