French Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, is hiring seasonal summer camp program leadership staff for its French-language village in Bemidji, Minnesota. Team leadership opportunities include Team Lead, Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Non-Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Adventure Day Camp Coordinator, and Assistant Dean. The leadership team helps shape language and cultural immersion experiences, develops educational programs, coordinates cultural activities, mentors staff, and fosters a welcoming camp community.

The role is residential and may require work up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. Program sessions run June 7–July 18, 2027, or July 12–August 22, 2027, with orientation during the first week of each session. The minimum salary is $450 per week. Residential employment includes provided housing and meals. Staff are expected to remain one day after their final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

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 effectively.
• 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; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to perform job responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and interact effectively with individuals and groups across social and cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

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

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 all aspects of 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 policies set by Concordia Language Villages administration and Village deans, and learn the responsibilities of the assigned work area.
• Attend orientation before the first session as designated by the staff agreement.
• Help set up and maintain the Village and prepare it for the next session.
• Live in assigned community housing and support villagers’ health and welfare while maintaining appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level