Arabic Summer Camp Program Leadership

Concordia College; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, seeks an Arabic Summer Camp Program Leadership professional to support immersive language and culture experiences for youths in Bemidji. You will guide staff, help shape educational activities, and foster a welcoming camp community.

You will work closely with Village leadership to create engaging cultural activities and leadership opportunities, ensuring a meaningful, language-rich experience for all participants this summer.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic for working with villagers and fellow staff.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills.

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children and staff as much as possible.
• Assist with pre-summer planning and preparation with the dean.
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-based villager placement process.
• Participate in all aspects of Village life including meals, songs, and evening programs.
• Supervise staff, assist with staff training, and coach staff.
• Be a positive role model for language use among villagers.

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Arabic Summer Camp Program Leadership
• Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
• Employment Type: Seasonal Recreation Exempt, Temporary, Full-time
• General Employment Period: Summer 2027
• General Work Schedule: Up to seven days per week
• General Shift Hours: Residential: 14 - 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities
• Minimum Salary: $450/week
• Position Opening Date: 11/6/2026
• Screening Begins: 12/1/2026
• Position Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Concordia Language Villages?

At Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, your workcontributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in creating immersiveexperiences that inspire curiosity, build connections across cultures, andprepare people to engage thoughtfully with the world.

Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions arevalued, and your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of ourparticipants.

About the Role

Position Overview

As a member of the Summer Camp Program Leadership team at Concordia Language Villages, you'll help shape meaningful language and cultural immersion experiences while guiding and supporting fellow staff members. Working closely with Village leadership, you'll help develop educational programs, coordinate engaging 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, each offering unique ways to contribute your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on the Village experience.

What You'll Do

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possible
• In collaboration with the dean, develop andimplement pre-summer planning and preparation
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-basedvillager placement process
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times,evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings
• Under the direction of the dean, supervise staff members, assist withstaff training and coach staff
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers,including the use of target language.

You’ll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive relationships with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, community-oriented environment.
• Take pride in contributing to a welcoming, supportive, and engaging experience for others.
• Bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Find meaning in helping others explore languages, cultures, and new perspectives.

General Responsibilities for All Positions

• Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the "Personnel Policies", which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
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