Swedish Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Summer Camp Program Leadership team at Concordia Language Villages, you will help shape language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting fellow staff members. Working closely with Village leadership, you will help develop educational programs, coordinate cultural activities, mentor staff, and foster a welcoming and supportive 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. The general work schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential roles involve 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $450 per week.

Seasonal employment may include housing and meals during residential employment, paid training and orientation, applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages, professional development, intercultural learning and language immersion opportunities, and J-1 Exchange Visitor 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 leadership in 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 to be considered for a staff position; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries, and manage personal needs in a busy, noisy, communal environment.

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 other staff members as much as possible.
• Collaborate with the dean to develop and implement 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 members, assist with staff training, and coach staff.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and become familiar with the responsibilities of the assigned area.
• Read the Staff Handbook and other materials before arriving at the Village.
• Report to 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.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Model behavioral standards and be attentive to villagers’ health and welfare.

Benefits

• Housing during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Meals during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion opportunities.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager