Residential Summer Camp Counselor (Norwegian)

Concordia College; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 7,500 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Paid training

Tuition discounts

Professional development

J-1 visa sponsorship

Job summary

Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN, seeks a Summer Camp Junior Counselor to help create immersive language and cultural experiences for young people. You’ll work with seasoned counselors to lead games, activities, and overnight supervision in a residential camp setting during Summer 2027.

Open to high school students aged 16–17, this role offers leadership development, cross-cultural collaboration, and meaningful work aligned with language immersion and community building.

Qualifications

• Two years of language study or equivalent with broad knowledge of the target language culture.
• Be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment.
• Adaptability to changing situations and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Co-teach language through activities with assistance from staff.
• Co-lead games and cabin activities to build community.
• Participate in village life activities, meals, and meetings.
• Live in a cabin with villagers and provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning to maintain a safe, hygienic space.
• Be a positive role model using the target language.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Maturity and good judgment

Enjoy interacting with children

Adaptability

Education

Two years of language study

16 years of age

Eligible to work in United States

One year of experience with children

Previous attendance at Concordia Language Villages

Job description

Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN, seeks a Summer Camp Junior Counselor to help create immersive language and cultural experiences for young people. You’ll work with seasoned counselors to lead games, activities, and overnight supervision in a residential camp setting during Summer 2027.

Open to high school students aged 16–17, this role offers leadership development, cross-cultural collaboration, and meaningful work aligned with language immersion and community building.