Korean Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of Concordia Language Villages’ Summer Camp Program Leadership team, you will help create language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting fellow staff members. Working with Village leadership, you will help develop educational programs, coordinate cultural activities, mentor staff, and foster a welcoming camp community. Opportunities include Team Lead, Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Non-Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Adventure Day Camp Coordinator, and Assistant Dean.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week, 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $450 per week. Residential positions may include housing and meals. Other seasonal perks may include paid training and orientation, tuition discounts for eligible children, professional development, intercultural learning, language immersion, and J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

Requirements

• Previous Concordia Language Villages experience as a staff member or participant.
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the target language with adults and children.
• Skilled at resolving conflicts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage personal needs, and maintain a youth-centered program.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record for all positions.
• Teaching licensure for Credit Facilitator positions.

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and staff members as much as possible.
• Collaborate with the dean on pre-summer planning and preparation.
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-based villager placement process.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Under the dean’s direction, supervise staff, assist with training, and coach staff members.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and become familiar with responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session, as designated by the staff agreement.
• Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village throughout the session.
• Live in assigned community housing and use shared bathroom facilities as applicable.
• Support villagers’ health and welfare and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing may be provided during residential employment.
• Meals may be provided during residential employment.
• Paid training and orientation may be provided.
• 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: Mid Level