Korean Language Summer Camp Counselor

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Position Details

Position Title:
Korean Language Summer Camp Counselor - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:
Bemidji

Employment Type:
Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
June 7-July 26

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
June 7-14

Program Dates:
June 7-14

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Up to seven days per week

General Shift Hours:
residential: 14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary:
$325/week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the camp (“Village”) dean, counselors teach the target language and culture to summer camp participants. We have a variety of positions involving different levels of leadership including senior counselors and junior counselors. 

This opportunity is for you if you love being outdoors, making friends from all over the world, and working with children. Join us this summer! 

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: 

Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflects the culture each was designed to represent. 

That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

Position responsibilities:

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possible 
• Teach language through activities (art, sports, traditional culture) and interactive lessons 
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings. 
• Lead games, Cabin Council and other activities to create a cabin community.  
• Live in a cabin with villagers, as part of a counseling team, to provide supervision. 
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site (including cabins, bathrooms, activity areas, etc.) with villagers and counseling team to ensure a safe, hygienic space for everyone. 
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including the use of target language. 

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.  
• Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.  
• After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information car