Korean Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Korean Summer Camp Junior Counselor at Concordia Language Villages, you will help create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people. Working alongside experienced counselors and staff, you will help lead games, activities, and cultural experiences while supporting a welcoming camp community. The role is intended for high school students ages 16–17 and offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain work experience in a summer camp setting.

The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential work involves 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $165 per week.

Junior Counselors speak Korean with villagers and staff as much as possible, co-teach language through activities, and help foster a cabin community. They participate in Village life, live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team to provide overnight supervision, assist with light cleaning, and model positive behavior. Staff also take part in orientation, Village setup and maintenance, and post-session cleanup and evaluation.

Requirements

• Completed two years of language study or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of the Korean culture and activities of the target language.
• At least 16 years of age and completed junior year of high school.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to model those skills for younger children.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a diverse, community-oriented environment.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out job 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 to support a youth-centered program.
• At least 18 years of age 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.

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 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.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Abide by applicable Personnel Policies and read and understand responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Read the Staff Handbook and other 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 during the session.
• Live in assigned community housing and use shared bathroom facilities in accordance with the Village's arrangements.
• Model appropriate behavior and attend 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED