Arabic Language Summer Camp Program Leadership

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Position Title:

Arabic Language Summer Camp Program Leadership – Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:

Bemidji

Employment Type:

Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
July 19 – August 30

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
July 19–26

Program Dates:
July 27 – August 22

General

Work Schedule:

Up to seven days per week (days of week)

General Shift

Hours:

Residential – 14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary: $450/week

Under the direction of the camp “Village” dean, leadership staff members will, in the target language, plan and lead cultural programs, implement educational curriculum, and serve as a leader & mentor to staff and camp participants. Positions include Team Lead, Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Non-Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Adventure Day Camp Coordinator, and Assistant Dean.

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Paid, on‑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)

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.

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possible.
• In collaboration with the dean, develop and implement pre‑summer planning and preparation.
• Organize and supervise the proficiency‑based villager placement process.
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Under the direction of the dean, supervise staff members, assist with staff training, and coach staff.
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including use of the target language.

• Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies.”
• 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 language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers of the same gender.
• Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
• Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
• Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program.
• Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
• Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.

• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities in the busy, noisy, communal environment of the Village.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs to maintain a youth‑centered program.
• Interpersonal skills to…