Mentor Counselor
Special Note for Summer 2008, for applicants who have already worked for Concordia Language Villages: The position of mentor counselor is NOT a new title for the previous senior counselor position. Mentor counselor is a different position. Some applicants who have previously been a counselor or senior counselor may be eligible for the mentor counselor position.
Qualifications
• Previous position as Concordia Language Villages staff member, required
• Completion of sophomore year in college/post-secondary school or international equivalent or equivalent experience; more typically, the mentor counselor will have completed more post-secondary education
• Considerable proficiency in the target language
• Skills in relevant activity and cultural areas with ability to lead in many
• Experience with young people
• Enjoyment of living and working in a rustic, outdoor setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
• Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling team
• Assume lead counseling duties and serve as a role model
• Create a safe environment in which participants feel accepted by staff and peers
• Serve as a role model in supervising villagers at all times
• Lead language, activity, cultural, evening program and other instructional activities, as assigned
• Serve as a role model in all language and cultural teaching
• Serve as a resource in counseling and teaching, as designated
• Motivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting)
• Assist with supervising credit villagers during interim weekend as required
• Complete villager progress reports to be sent to parents
• Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needs
Compensation
$410-$660 for a two-week period, room and board
Other Program Positions
Assistant Business Manager
Business Manager
Counselor
Day Camp Counselor
Peer Leadership Intern
Waterfront Manager
Youth Leadership Intern
