Korean Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Korean Summer Camp Junior Counselor helps create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people at Concordia Language Villages. Working alongside experienced counselors and staff, the junior counselor helps lead games, activities, and cultural experiences while supporting 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 during Summer 2027. The general employment period is Summer 2027, with program dates from June 7 through July 25, 2027. Staff orientation is June 7–13, 2027. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential shift hours are 14–16 hours per day, in addition to overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $165 per week. Junior counselors live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team and provide overnight supervision. They participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings. Seasonal residential employment may include housing, meals, and paid training and orientation.

Requirements

Completed two years of language study or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of Korean 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.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to model them for younger children.
Maturity and good judgment.
Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
Adaptability in changing situations.
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.
Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
Interpersonal skills 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 at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp.

Responsibilities

Speak Korean with 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 members.
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, to help maintain a safe, hygienic space.
Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
Follow personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area, and read staff materials before arriving at the Village.
Attend orientation before the first session as designated by the staff agreement.
Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
Live in assigned community arrangements and use shared bathroom facilities.
Model appropriate behavior, support villagers' health and welfare, and 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.

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