French Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Summer Camp Program Leadership team at Concordia Language Villages, you will help create language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting fellow staff members. Working 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 based in Bemidji, Minnesota, for Summer 2027. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week, 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $450 per week.

Staff live in community housing assigned according to gender. Nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers provide housing with staff members of the same gender. Bathroom facilities are shared, with private shower and toilet stalls. Staff participate in Village life and help set up, maintain, and prepare the Village between sessions.

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.
• Be at least 16 years old; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years old.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries, exercise good judgment, and manage personal needs in a youth-centered program.
• Interpersonal skills 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 villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Collaborate with the dean on pre-summer planning and preparation.
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-based villager placement process.
• Participate in Village activities, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Under the dean’s direction, supervise staff, assist with staff training, and coach staff members.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and read and understand responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session, as designated in the staff agreement.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village during sessions.
• Model appropriate behavior and be attentive 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