Spanish Language Short-term Academic Year Counselor

Spanish Language Short-term Academic Year Counselor

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:

Bemidji

Employment Type:

Seasonal Recreation Exempt General Employment Period:
September through May, for short amounts of time: weekends or three- or four-day time periods General Work Schedule (days of week):
Generally Thursday evening or Friday evening through Sunday mid-day, but sometimes during the week General Shift

Hours:

In residence Minimum Salary:
Initial base pay for staff (Teachers and Cultural Assistants) is $100-$400 (stipend) per program. Concordia College students and some out-of-state staff will be paid hourly, comparable to the stipend wage or in accordance with Concordia College policies.

Job Summary:

COUNSELOR:

Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling team Assume counseling duties for individual house/cabin and other appropriate groups; assume leadership as appropriate Participate in large-group and small-group formats; assume leadership as appropriate Lead and assist with activities as assigned; participate in all Village programs Create a safe environment in which participants feel accepted by staff and peers Be attentive to supervising villagers at all times;

assume leadership as appropriate Motivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting) Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needs

Compensation:
Room and board General Expectations and Responsibilities of All Positions:
Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the policy statement. Be advised that the entire staff of each Village is under direction of and is responsible to the dean. Assist with setting up village and/or preparing for the program. Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible. Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.

Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to sex; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same sex; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same sex. Be prepared to use communal showers and bathrooms, assigned according to sex.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Spanish language proficiency Experience with young people Skills in related cultural/recreational areas Preferred Qualifications Age 18 High school diploma (enrolled in college) Essential Functions of all Positions Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Ability to assist villagers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury); possess strength, physical ability, and endurance to maintain constant supervision of villagers; observe villager behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; possess visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the cabin group.

Position Opening Date: 12/4/2025 Position Closing Date: 6/1/2026 Open Until Filled:
Yes Screening Begins: EEO/AA Statement:
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. Employment Contingencies:
Background Check Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required Documents None Optional Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter List of References Licensure Certification Training Other