Korean Summer Camp Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Korean Summer Camp Counselor helps create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people. Working with a team of staff, the counselor leads activities, introduces villagers to Korean language and cultural traditions, and contributes to a welcoming and supportive camp community. Activities may include games, outdoor adventures, music, art, interactive lessons, and everyday Village life.

The role is seasonal, temporary, and full-time during summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential shifts are 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. Counselors live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and participate in the residential camp community.

Requirements

• Completed two years of language study or have equivalent fluency.
• Broad knowledge of the culture and activities of the language.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to demonstrate emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs while maintaining 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

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

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with villagers and 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, to maintain a safe and hygienic space.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Abide by personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area, and review staff materials before arriving at the Village.
• Attend orientation before the first session.
• Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village during the session.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed