Live-In Arabic Summer Camp Youth Leader

Concordia College; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 8,200 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Paid training

Tuition discounts

Professional development

J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship

Job summary

Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, is seeking a Summer Camp Junior Counselor in Bemidji, MN. You will help lead language-rich activities and cultural experiences for young participants in a residential camp setting.

This role is ideal for high school students aged 16–17 who want to develop leadership skills, language proficiency, and teamwork while supporting a welcoming camp community this summer.

Qualifications

• Completed two years of language study or equivalent; broad knowledge of target language.
• Turned at least 16 years of age and completed junior year of high school.
• Eligible to work in United States.
• One year of experience working with children (preferred).
• Previous attendance at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Co-teach language through activities (art, sports, traditional culture) with assistance from other staff.
• Co-lead games, cabin council and other activities to create a cabin community.
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, program, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Live in a cabin with villagers, with the counseling team, to provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site with villagers and counseling team to ensure a safe, hygienic space.
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including the use of target language.

Skills

Two years language study

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Two years language study or equivalent

Job description

Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, is seeking a Summer Camp Junior Counselor in Bemidji, MN. You will help lead language-rich activities and cultural experiences for young participants in a residential camp setting.

This role is ideal for high school students aged 16–17 who want to develop leadership skills, language proficiency, and teamwork while supporting a welcoming camp community this summer.