Italian Summer Camp Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Camp Counselor at Concordia Language Villages, you will help create an immersive Italian language and cultural experience for young people. Working with other staff, you will lead activities, introduce villagers to language and cultural traditions, and foster a welcoming and supportive camp community. Activities include games, outdoor adventures, music, art, interactive lessons, and everyday Village life. The role supports participants in building language skills, developing friendships, and exploring new perspectives.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential counselors live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $325 per week.

Requirements

• Completed two years of language study or have equivalent fluency.
• Broad knowledge of the culture and activities associated with the language.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Speak Italian with children (villagers) and other staff members as much as possible.
• Teach language through activities such as art, sports, traditional culture, and interactive lessons.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to create a cabin community.
• Live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site, including cabins, bathrooms, and activity areas, with villagers and the counseling team.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and the responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session and help set up, prepare, and maintain the Village throughout sessions.
• Live in assigned community housing and use shared bathroom facilities.
• 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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed