Danish Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Camp Junior Counselor at Concordia Language Villages, you will gain hands-on experience helping create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people. Working alongside experienced counselors and staff, you will help lead games, activities, and cultural experiences while supporting a welcoming camp community. The role is intended for high school students ages 16–17 who want to develop leadership skills, build friendships, share their interest in language and culture, and gain work experience in a summer camp setting.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time residential position based in Bemidji, Minnesota, during Summer 2027. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential workdays of 14–16 hours plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $165 per week.

Requirements

• Complete two years of language study or equivalent and have broad knowledge of the target language’s culture and activities.
• Be at least 16 years old and have completed junior year of high school.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to model them for younger children.
• Demonstrate maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Be adaptable in changing situations.
• Be able to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Have emotional resilience and cognitive abilities to perform job responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Be able to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
• Be at least 18 years old to be considered for a staff position if not a United States citizen.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children (villagers) and other staff members as much as possible.
• Co-teach language through activities such as art, sports, and traditional culture, with assistance from other staff members.
• Co-lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to create a cabin community.
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team to provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site, including cabins, bathrooms, and activity areas, to help maintain a safe, hygienic space.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and read and understand the responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Review staff materials before arriving and attend orientation before the first session.
• Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village throughout the session.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed