French Voyageur Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The French Voyageur Summer Camp Junior Counselor works at Concordia Language Villages during Summer 2027, helping provide young people with an immersive language and cultural experience. Junior counselors work alongside experienced counselors and staff to lead games, activities, and cultural experiences, and help create a welcoming camp community. The role is intended for high school students ages 16–17 seeking to develop leadership skills and gain work experience.

The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week, 14–16 hours per day, as well as overnight supervision responsibilities. Counselors live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team. 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 the emotional resilience and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Be at least 18 years old 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.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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.
• Co-lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to create a cabin community.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team and provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site, including cabins, bathrooms, and activity areas.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable Personnel Policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session and assist with setting up, maintaining, and preparing the Village for sessions.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to villagers’ health and welfare.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED