Danish Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

16h • $450 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Summer Camp Program Leadership team at Concordia Language Villages, you will help shape language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting fellow staff members. Working closely with Village leadership, you will help 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.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. The schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential work involves 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $450 per week.

Staff are expected to participate in Village life, help prepare and maintain the Village, and speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible. Residential employment includes community living arrangements, generally in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers or staff members of the same gender. Shared bathroom facilities are assigned according to gender, with private shower and toilet stalls in common areas.

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.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• At least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position; at least 18 if not a United States citizen.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out job responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise sound judgment, manage personal needs, and maintain a youth-centered program.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

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 other 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 become familiar with the responsibilities of the assigned area.
• 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.
• 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