Finnish Language Summer Camp Program Leadership (2023) at Concordia College

Job Details

Salary

$450 a week

Job Type

Seasonal

Benefits

On-the-job training

Full Job Description

Under the direction of the camp (“Village”) dean, leadership staff members will plan and lead cultural programs, implement educational curriculum and be a leader & mentor to staff and camp participants. We have a variety of different leadership positions, including team lead, credit curriculum facilitator, and assistant dean. If you love being outdoors, making friends from all over the world, and working with children, join us this summer.

You Will:

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possible
• Organize and supervise villager placement process
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Assist with supervision of other staff members
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including the use of target language.

For a full job description, visit our website.

Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for international applicants (Must be at least 18 years old)

About Concordia Language Villages:
Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, USA, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent. To learn more, visit ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org.

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• Previous Concordia Language Villages experience
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the target language with adults and children

CLV employees are required to submit proof of vaccination or request an accommodation. Unvaccinated employees will submit a weekly COVID -19 test result and wear a mask when working on-site, among other restrictions. Please contact Health@cord.edu with any questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching licensure preferred
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record