Health and Wellness Intern / Health Center Assistant (Any Language/Summer 2026)

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Position Details

Position Title:
Health and Wellness Intern / Health Center Assistant (Any Language/Summer 2026) - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:
Bemidji

Employment Type:
Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
June-August (minimum five weeks)

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
SSO 1: June 7-14
SSO 2: July 12-19
SSO 3: July 19-26

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Seven days per week

General Shift Hours:
14 – 16 hours

Minimum Salary:
$375 per week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness and supervision of Village providers and deans, Interns will help provide care to individual staff and villagers. If you love being outdoors, learning about new cultures and languages, helping others all over the world, and working with children, join us this summer!

Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging (private room)
• 1 week of paid orientation (including Wilderness First Aid, CPR/First Aid, & Mental Health certifications)

You Will:

• Collaborate with Village providers (RNs, MDs) & Village Deans to provide for the healthcare needs of staff and villagers
• Use an electronic medical records system to enter and maintain the health records of the Village
• Transport patients to health care facilities as needed
• Instruct villagers and staff in first-aid and health responsibilities
• Interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Attend weekly intern meetings and complete 2 short projects on culturally responsive care
• Adapt to constantly changing environment with flexibility and a problem-solving style

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 reflect 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.

If you’d like more information on this job posting, please contact clvhr@cord.edu.

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 carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.  
• Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement.  
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.  
• Speak the target la